World renowned artist, Caravaggio, born Michelangelo Merisi, has entered history due to his paintings of dramatic intensity. He was best known for his extraordinary realism in painting human beings. Due to his passionate personality, he encountered many conflicts with people around him.

Mauro Bigonzetti, is one of the leading choreographers of the Italian ballet.  His celebration of Caravaggio is breath taking.  Caravaggio's dramatic intensity come through in the performances of Beatrice Knop, Polina Semionova, and Vladimir Malakhov.