The magical story of a bean, from cocoa to Nutella ®
Riccardo Conti | percussion
The story of chocolate begins with Quetzalcóatl, an Aztec deity worshipped in Mexico from the 13th to the 16th century, who according to legend gifted mankind the cacao tree. To all of us, chocolate provides a magical answer to life's questions in the form of cubes, flakes, and drops.
This show, accompanied by a delicious tasting, is born from the latest book by food writers Clara and Gigi Padovani, who start from that myth to narrate the seduction of chocolate through the centuries: from European courts to Nutella®, which celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 2024.
The curious tales of greedy ladies, ecclesiastical disputes, papal interventions, and daring chocolatiers are accompanied by Riccardo Conti, an eclectic percussionist, established jazz musician, and captivating improviser.
