Capodimonte in Scena, extraordinary evening opening and tribute to Pino Daniele

Monday 9 December 2024 the Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte welcomes the public with a special evening opening and an unmissable event: the show “Napul'era”. It will be a unique evening, combining art, music and history, celebrating the Neapolitan song through a musical journey that goes from Mercadante to Pino Daniele, with the participation of the actor Enzo Decario as a narrator.

The museum will open from 19: 30 to 23: 30 (last admission at 22:30), with the show included in the cost of the entrance ticket at only 3 €. This evening marks the beginning of the new performance section of Capodimonte, called “Capodimonte on Stage”, which aims to create a dialogue between music, dance and theatre with the masterpieces and historical spaces of the museum.

Napul'èra: A Journey into Neapolitan Song

Lo spettacolo “Napul'era” It is a tribute to the Neapolitan song by author, from the sixteenth-century villanelles to the modern masterpieces of Pino Daniele. The event will see Enzo Decario as a narrator, accompanied by Peter Cantisani on classical guitar and Marco Ielpo on the acoustic guitar. The aim of the show is to enhance the poetic and musical heritage of Naples, highlighting not only the musical mastery of Pino Daniele, but also the great poetic value of his lyrics.

Il Master Cantisani, creator of the show, wanted to pay homage to Pino Daniele as a guitarist, taking inspiration from great artists such as Gangi e Cigliano. Cantisani's arrangements combine the melodies of the classical Neapolitan tradition with those of Pino Daniele, in a journey that unites past and present, tradition and innovation.

A Lineup Full of Emotions

The show's lineup includes a succession of ancient and modern pieces, carefully combined to bring out the mutual influences between the different periods of Neapolitan music. Among the pieces on the program we find:

• 'I know the bitter sorbs and medlars' by Leonardo Vinci, supported by 'But no' by Pino Daniele
• 'My little girl's eyes' by Saverio Mercadante together with 'My land'
• 'My little grain' by Ettore Nardella and 'Donna Cuncetta'
• Pieces from the 16th century such as 'Oh my heart' of Orlando di Lasso placed next to 'Who holds the sea' by Pino Daniele
• 'I love you very much' by Filippo Campanella with 'There is no pleasure', and many others

Museum Visits and Other Masterpieces

In addition to the show, the evening offers the opportunity to visit the rooms of the Capodimonte Museum, including the recent installation of the Hall of Masterpieces. It will also be possible to admire the current exhibitions, including:

• The French Guest: Gustave Courbet with the work “Les Demoiselles des bords de la Seine (été)” on the first floor of the museum
• “Beyond Caravaggio. A new tale of painting in Naples”, with works by Luca Giordano, Mattia Pretti, Jusepe de Ribera and other artists
• The work “Damasa” di Gian Maria Tosatti on the second floor

The third floor of the museum, which houses the contemporary art section and the 19th and 20th century section, will remain closed during the evening.