The voice that precedes silence
Every presentation of Pietà begins with a voice.
Not the voice of news, but the voice of conscience.
The monologue written and performed by Federico Quaranta is a secular ritual — a moment of reflection that opens the inner space necessary for encountering the sculpture.
His words do not explain — they call.
They call the viewer to stop, to breathe, to cross the image first with the soul rather than with the eyes.
It is a poetic, anthropological, and visceral text that restores to the audience the profound meaning of the Pietà: compassion as the force that unites what violence divides.
Each performance is unique.
It may take place beside the sculpture or in a dedicated stage space, with a single light, one voice, and the silence of the audience.
An essential experience that transforms the exhibition into a moment of emotional and civic participation.
Technical specifications
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Minimum stage area: 3×3 m (facing the audience or near the sculpture)
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Professional audio system and microphone setup
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Warm, directional lighting to create an intimate atmosphere
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Duration of the monologue: approximately 10–15 minutes
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Option for simultaneous translation or multilingual subtitles
