Orione

In a mist‑cloaked valley between the ancient oak woods and the vineyards of the Ismeno, an early‑morning scene unfolds at Ireo’s modest inn. The quiet rustle of leaves and the distant silhouettes of cypresses set a timeless backdrop, while a handful of characters—master Ireo, his outspoken servant Trochilo, and the lingering presence of the mythic hunter Orione—begin a tense exchange. Their dialogue drifts between petty grievances over wine‑casks and wistful recollections of youthful exuberance, hinting at deeper currents beneath the rustic surface.

The play quickly reveals a clash of duty and desire, as Trochilo probes Ireo’s hidden sorrow and the lingering impact of Orione’s rise. Through sharp banter and charged memories, the drama explores the weight of servitude, the lingering ache of unspoken love, and the uneasy balance between mythic destiny and everyday survival. Listeners will be drawn into a richly textured tragedy that promises further entanglements and emotional reckonings in the acts to come.