Giacobbi: L’Aurora ingannata

In the early 17th century, Bologna enjoyed a great cultural vitality, and it is always fascinating to grasp the connections between academic endeavors and everyday life, between the regularly held festivities and the city's institutions. From this rich hotbed of ideas would unfold two centuries of splendor and outstanding talents who were active in all areas of knowledge and the arts. The performance of the tragicomedy "Filarmindo" by Ridolfo Campeggi, which took place in 1605 to celebrate the wedding of Marquis Ferdinando Riario and Countess Laura Pepoli, was – according to an established theatrical practice – 'filled out' with the four intermezzi from "Aurora Ingannata". The task of composing the music for these intermezzi was entrusted to Girolamo Giacobbi, who at the time was the chapel master of the Basilica of San Petronio and a highly regarded expert. This memorable performance, which was recorded in the chronicles of the time, is masterfully revived by the Ensemble Dramatodía (already in "Il Festino del Giovedì Grasso" by Adriano Banchieri) and is a tribute to the jewel after which the ensemble is named.