"Music and Mystery among Mascagni, Leopardi and Menotti."

The Mascagni Educational Project 2025 fits in as an extraordinary opportunity to explore emotional and psychological depth through three highly relevant artistic profiles: Pietro Mascagni, Giacomo Leopardi and Gian Carlo Menotti. Combining the power of veristic music, philosophical poetry and modern drama, the project aims to engage students in an interdisciplinary educational journey, developing both technical skills and a deep aesthetic sensibility.

At the heart of the program, the educational importance of the intersection of art, poetry and theater stands out. The encounter between Mascagni's music, Leopardi's poetics and Menotti's theater offers students the opportunity to acquire critical tools to interpret complex and universal works of art. Through music and theater workshops, participants will be guided in the discovery of themes of mystery, psychological restlessness and pessimism, developing expressive and artistic skills in an environment of creative collaboration.

This educational initiative is distinguished by its interdisciplinary nature, offering a unique experience that combines choral music, theatrical acting and literary analysis. The project concludes with a live performance that stages the encounter between artistic languages, uniting young talents in a dialogue between past and present, music and word, mystery and psyche.

Teaching and Learning Objectives

- To develop interdisciplinary skills in music and literature through critical analysis and performance of Mascagni's Ode to Leopardi and Menotti's The Medium. The goal is to provide students with concrete analytical tools, stimulating the observation of significant elements in the musical and literary spheres.

- Promote creativity and active participation by encouraging students' personal and artistic expression through activities involving music, drama and literature, in line with the procedural and metacognitive skills identified in the guidelines.

- To deepen knowledge of Pietro Mascagni, exploring his innovative contribution to Italian and world music. This objective aims to gain an understanding of his influence in the verismo movement, with particular attention to his lesser-known work, stimulating critical and historical reflection.

- To provide tools for critical analysis and aesthetic sensitivity, encouraging reflection on universal themes such as mystery, psychological restlessness and Leopardian pessimism. The goal is to develop cognitive skills that will enable one to connect literary and musical concepts in a coherent and thorough manner.

- Foster interdisciplinary learning by integrating music, literature and theater. This approach promotes students' ability to connect different artistic disciplines and develop cross-curricular skills.

- Encourage teamwork and artistic expression through collaborative activities and live performances, with the aim of improving students' social and interpersonal skills while promoting informed and active participation.

The Mascagni Educational Project 2025 is declined to primary and secondary schools through customized educational activities that can engage students according to their age and educational background. Each phase of the project will be adapted to different skill levels, using pedagogical tools appropriate for each age group.