The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina, in the state of Piacenza

A flamboyant confession spills from the pen of Agostino D’Anguissola, a self‑styled tyrant of Mondolfo, who muses on how a simple name can shape destiny. He begins by tracing the curious weight of his mother’s own moniker, Monica, and the saintly expectations it imposed on her, a devotion that haunted his childhood and sowed the seeds of his restless ambition. Through vivid recollections of family, faith, and early betrayals, the narrative paints a portrait of a man caught between the lofty ideals of saintly virtue and the ruthless drive for power.

The first act follows Agostino’s youthful struggles, his bitter reflections on his upbringing, and the simmering rebellion that propels him toward the ruthless politics of Renaissance Italy. As he wrestles with the legacy of his name and his mother’s fervent piety, he sets the stage for a life of intrigue, daring exploits, and moral compromises. Listeners will be drawn into a world where personal identity and historical ambition collide, promising a tale as rich in introspection as it is in adventure.