On August 31 at 9:00 PM, the **Cortile del Palazzo Pastore** will host a highly anticipated cultural event: a performance by **Vanessa Gravina** in “Platero y Yo.” This show is a reinterpretation of the work by Spanish poet **Juan Ramón Jiménez**, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1956, drawing inspiration from his hometown of Moguer.
## A Journey into Poetry
The narrative revolves around the figure of Platero, the donkey who becomes a symbol of a profound dialogue between the author and nature. Many readers might wonder whether there are still donkeys in Moguer, reflecting on the importance of the connection between humans and their environment. Jiménez’s work is not merely a poetic monologue; rather, it is a continuous conversation with the natural world, where the donkey serves as a bridge to explore human nature and personal introspection.
## A Unique Performance
On stage, Vanessa Gravina will perform as the reciting voice, accompanied by Claudio Piastra as the musician. The interpretation of the melologue includes a selection of the most evocative pieces from the 28 segments of the original work, composed by **Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco**, renowned for his influential contributions to the 20th-century guitar repertoire. “Platero y Yo” is distinguished by its unique structure that intertwines recitation and guitar music into a captivating sonic tapestry.
## Practical Information
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the performance will be moved to the **Teatro Sociale**. Admission to the event is free, providing everyone the opportunity to immerse themselves in this artistic experience at no cost.
For further information, interested parties can contact the Tourism Office located at Via Cesare Battisti 4 in Castiglione delle Stiviere at the phone number 0376679305/06 or visit the official websites [www.valorecastiglione.it](http://www.valorecastiglione.it/) – [www.comune.castiglione.mn.it](http://www.comune.castiglione.mn.it/).
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