Annual report 2004 - Compagnia di San Paolo

Institutional activities in 2004
Cultural heritage and activities
Giovanni Battista
Andreini’s
“La Centaura”,
directed by
Luca Ronconi,
with Mariangela
Melato, on stage
at the Teatro Stabile
di Genova,
2004/2005
Theatre Season.
During 2004 cultural activities were developed within three areas known as Cultural Activities,
Cultural Services and Humanities. This confirms the choices of the fields of interest which by now
bear significant witness of the Compagnia’s contribution: Music and Dance, Theatre, Cinema and
Photography, Archives and Libraries, Cultural research and popularisation, Literary Subjects,
Historical and Philosophical subjects. Confirmation of these fields over the last four years has been
shown to be of particular importance for giving more depth and structure to the Compagnia’s
objectives, thus significantly increasing the effectiveness and impact of its work in the cultural field.
Cultural Activities
Particular commitment has been dedicated to Cultural Activities, beneficiary of 54% of the sector’s
budget. The operational method that characterises the area, and specifically the two fields of interest
Music and Dance and Theatre, is represented by the calls for proposals “In Compagnia della
Musica” and “In Compagnia del Teatro” now in their third edition. The 94 initiatives selected
exhibitions and seasons have been able to count on funds of € 2.7 million. The commitment – the
most significant singly dedicated to this type of event in North West Italy – is the confirmation of the
Compagnia’s decision to conduct a wide but incisive action for the performing arts, offering and
rewarding quality artistic and organisational skills.
This area includes participation of the three most prestigious bodies to which the Compagnia
contributes on cultural issues: the Fondazione Teatro Regio (Regio Opera House Foundation) of
Turin, the Fondazione Teatro Stabile (Repertory Theatre Foundation) of Turin and the Fondazione
Museo Nazionale del Cinema, beneficiary of Compagnia grants totalling € 1.3 million.
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Music and Dance
Within the call for proposal “In Compagnia della Musica” 34 reviews and 18 seasons were selected,
for a total of € 1.5 million. This confirms the call’s position in the area and is beginning to be a gauge
for quality of artistic significance and management efficiency. A significant commitment was made to
reorganising the Library of the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella, together with other important
organisations in Naples, such as the San Carlo Theatre Foundation and the Scarlatti Association. In
the Genoa area, well represented in the call for proposal, a relationship commenced with the Carlo
Felice Opera House Foundation. In the dance field, support was confirmed for the most important
Piedmont festivals featuring alongside international stars, medium and small local companies, with
independent productions.