«Good evening, we are about to start an extraordinary, unique journey.» Thus began the first episode of wonders, television program of HeavenUno condotto Alberto Angela. And so it was for all the episodes broadcast every Wednesday. Meraviglie is the television that Italians like, with a very high audience boom and that manages to enchant even the social audience. Wonders is the most shining example of how TV can still do public service and how people have not stopped being excited in front of the beauties of the Italian territory.
Wonders - The peninsula of treasures
The spectator, in a magnificent riot of images and words, listens spellbound. He sees what he knows, scrutinizes new details. Grab new nuances and let yourself be lulled by the landlord's tone of voice. Alberto Angela is impeccable, he manages to capture anyone's attention. It does not bore, it does not struggle, but conquers. His unrivaled charisma is masterfully tied to the splendid Italian tales. Wonders that intersect between historical fiction and narration and enrich the soul (and head) of those who follow the episode relentlessly.
From Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci a Milano a Siena, from Piazza del Campo a Val D'Orcia. A program that welcomes illustrious guests, such as Gianna Nannini who talks about her Siena. Perfect photographs, postcards from Italy that come to life and let the spectators dream. There Sicilia and Agrigento with his Valley of the Temples and the Temple of Concord. "A vessel that has gone through the ages, each time with a different crew." Andrea Camilleri, which recalls his childhood and the meeting (right in front of the Temple of Concordia) with Robert Capa, the greatest war photojournalist.
Still Wonders!
And again… the Palace of Caserta; magnificent residence of the Bourbons, masterpiece of art and engineering and the emotions of Toni Servillo try as a child at the marvel of Caserta. The Piedmontese Langhe, a source of poetic inspiration for Paolo Conte ed «exceptional example of man's integration with his natural environment.» The events of the Italian Risorgimento enveloped in Grinzane Cavour Castle and the Fontanafredda estate. Assisi, the Umbrian city linked to the figures of Saint Francis need Giotto. They are teenage memories of Monica Bellucci and the words of Vincent Lomonaco, Ambassador of Italy to Unesco to talk about the importance of protecting cultural heritage.
I Sassi di Matera, the Dolomites and Pisa with its Piazza dei Miracoli. The history and curiosities of the famous Leaning Tower. The peculiarity of the acoustics of the Baptistery and the connection of Andrea Bocelli with his Pisa. The emotion felt by Sergio Castellitto on first contact with Matera; city of redemption, idyllic scenery and film set for the likes of Mel Gibson and Pierpaolo Pasolini. The Dolomites, the formation of the mountain range and the most curious details. The wood of the spruce firs from Paneveggio, used to make violins and musical instruments. All accompanied by the words of the violinist Uto Ughi and from the vision of two precious violins created with this extraordinary wood: a Stradivari and a Guarneri del Gesù. Meraviglie is the program we like and like. A journey towards the horizon, to get to know, be amazed and become richer.
