Written in 1991 for the historic Carlo Colla & Figli Marionette Company, ‘Le Mille e una Notte’ (The Arabian Nights) is a musical fairy tale composed by Roberto Cacciapaglia, with text and direction by Eugenio Monti Colla. The opera stands as a pinnacle of international prestige in the Maestro's theatrical career, acclaimed on major global stages including the Berliner Festspiele (1991), the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, and the Spoleto Festival (1998).

The Maestro's score masterfully captures the enchantment and mystery of the ancient Orient, serving as a rich sonic counterpoint to the story of the impossible passion between Prince Halimut and Zamira, the Sultan's beautiful daughter. In this masterpiece of theatrical animation, the acoustic purity of Cacciapaglia’s compositions seamlessly dialogues with the centuries-old craftsmanship of the Milanese marionettes, transforming the classic tale into a timeless, visionary, and multisensorial experience.