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Filippo Marchetti Theater in Camerino

Filippo Marchetti Theater in Camerino
Photo: Diego Baglieri / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Filippo Marchetti Theater in Camerino

Type
Theater or auditorium
Municipality
Camerino (MC)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The Filippo Marchetti Theater (Teatro Filippo Marchetti) is the historic theater of Camerino, in the province of Macerata. Designed in 1845 by architect Vincenzo Ghinelli, it has a horseshoe plan and is named after the composer Filippo Marchetti (1831-1902), who was born in Bolognola. Since the 2016 earthquake it has been closed to the public and awaiting restoration, so for now it cannot be visited.

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History of the Filippo Marchetti Theater in Camerino

Camerino's first public theater, built entirely of wood, went up in 1728 under the name La Fenice. The masonry building that replaced it was designed in 1845 by Ghinelli, a theater architect who also designed the theaters of Senigallia, Urbino, Fabriano and Pesaro.

After a first restoration in 1872, in 1881 the theater was dedicated to Filippo Marchetti with a staging of his most famous opera, Ruy Blas, composed in 1869. A second restoration, in 1905, was the work of painter Francesco Fontana. A careful restoration carried out in the 1980s, designed by architect Ezio Mariani, allowed the theater to reopen in 1990.

What to see in the Filippo Marchetti Theater

The hall follows the horseshoe shape typical of Italian-style theaters, with boxes and an upper gallery. On the ceiling Francesco Fontana painted five medallions, each devoted to an episode from Ruy Blas. Beneath the stage are the remains of a Roman-era cryptoporticus.

How to visit the Filippo Marchetti Theater in Camerino

Because of the 2016 earthquake the theater is closed. In 2020 work began to secure the roof and some cracked load-bearing walls. The restoration of the theater is planned together with that of the town hall. No reopening date has been announced. Before going to Camerino, it is worth asking the municipality about the status of the work.

Where the Filippo Marchetti Theater is

The theater is in the historic center of Camerino. It occupies the same building complex as the town hall, which is included in the restoration project.

Around the Filippo Marchetti Theater

After the earthquake, the shows of Camerino's theater season were held in the Auditorium Benedetto XIII. In 2019 the auditorium, in the Colle Paradiso area, was still hosting the season. To see other historic theaters in the area, the page on the historic theaters of the Sibillini offers a list. They include the Vittoria Theater in Sarnano and the Teatro Comunale Giacomo Leopardi in San Ginesio.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Teatro Marchetti in Camerino open?

No. The theater has been closed since the 2016 earthquake. Work to make it safe was carried out in 2020; its restoration is planned together with that of the town hall.

Who designed the Filippo Marchetti Theater?

The design dates from 1845 and is by Vincenzo Ghinelli, a theater architect active in the Marche. He also designed the theaters of Pesaro, Urbino, Senigallia and Fabriano. The restoration completed in 1990 was instead directed by architect Ezio Mariani.

Why is the theater named after Filippo Marchetti?

The name honors the composer Filippo Marchetti, born in Bolognola, who lived from 1831 to 1902. The dedication dates to 1881 and was celebrated with a staging of his most famous opera, Ruy Blas, composed in 1869.

Where are shows held in Camerino while the theater is closed?

In the years after the earthquake, at least in 2018 and 2019, the theater season took place in the Auditorium Benedetto XIII, in the Colle Paradiso area. The current program should be checked with the Comune di Camerino.

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