Murolo meets Vincenzo Russo: an exhibition on the two poets at the Murolo House Museum.

Two Neapolitan poets born in 1876 , a round anniversary and an exhibition that compares them. From Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Murolo House Museum , at Via Cimarosa 25 in Naples, hosts "Murolo meets Vincenzo Russo," a documentary exhibition conceived by the Roberto Murolo Foundation.

The inauguration is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. The exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vincenzino Russo and Ernesto Murolo and reinterprets their legacy with a philological approach.

The comparison between two souls of Neapolitan song

The exhibition compares the folksy soul of Vincenzo Russo with the cultured and intellectual soul of Ernesto Murolo. The stated goal is to transcend folkloristic stereotypes and promote Classical Neapolitan Song as a musical, literary, and archival heritage.

On display are unpublished objects and period materials from the Foundation. Among the rarest pieces are the four historic Piedigrotta newspapers from 1904, published by the magazine La Tavola Rotonda.

The public can see the score of "L'urdema canzona mia ," the last composition written by Vincenzo Russo on his deathbed. There are also other rare scores, some signed by Ernesto Murolo under the pseudonym Ruber , and historic recordings by Roberto Murolo.

A heritage of music, literature, and archives

The exhibition isn't just a collection of memorabilia: it's documentary- style . The materials tell the story of how a song was born, from verses to music and popular publishing in the early twentieth century.

Ernesto Murolo 's figure permeates classical music and theater, while Vincenzo Russo remains tied to famous texts that have become part of the tradition. Comparing them helps us understand the extent to which Neapolitan song has been a broad cultural phenomenon.

A project with the school and the university

In addition to the exhibition, the project includes an educational workshop on study, metrics, and creative writing in Neapolitan, aimed at students at the G. Mazzini State High School in Naples.

The calendar closes with a day of scientific study with the Chair of Musicology at the University of Naples Federico II . The initiative was created with the support of the Campania Region as part of the Cultural Promotion Plan (LR 7/2003), with the patronage of the San Pietro a Majella Conservatory and the V Municipality.

Dates, times and information

• inaugurationWednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
• Visits: until Wednesday, December 30, 2026
• WhereMurolo House Museum, Via Cimarosa 25, Naples
• Opening hours: during the opening hours of the House Museum
• Info: info@casamuseomurolo.it

The Murolo House Museum preserves the memory of one of the most important families of Neapolitan song. The exhibition is part of an archive recovery project initiated by the Foundation.

Practical tip: on the opening day, admission is limited to the opening hours, so for a smooth visit, it's best to plan for the following weekdays. Before visiting, it's a good idea to email info@casamuseomurolo.it to confirm opening hours.

To get your bearings on this season's cultural events, you can start with the calendar of events in Naples today and the guide on what to do in Naples in October . Those who love traditional music will find further information in Neapolitan song: from 'O Sole Mio to Caruso.

FAQ

Where is the Murolo House Museum located?

In via Cimarosa 25 , in Naples , in the Vomero district , in the spaces of the House Museum.

How long can the exhibition be visited?

Until Wednesday 30 December 2026 , during the opening hours of the Murolo House Museum.

How much is admission?

For information on admission and opening hours, please contact the Murolo House Museum directly at info@casamuseomurolo.it.

Who were Vincenzo Russo and Ernesto Murolo?

Two great Neapolitan poets, both born in 1876 and absolute protagonists of classic Neapolitan song.

What can you see in the exhibition?

Rare scores , vintage Piedigrotta newspapers, and historic engravings by Roberto Murolo, exhibited with a documentary approach.

Why is the exhibition called “Murolo meets Vincenzo Russo”?

Because it compares two authors born in 1876 and two different ways of understanding Neapolitan song , the popular one and the cultured one.

What links the exhibition to the city?

It is housed in a House Museum in Vomero and was created with the contribution of the Campania Region , in collaboration with the Federico II University and a Neapolitan school.

The recovery of period materials also tells the story of Neapolitan music publishing. Newspapers like La Tavola Rotonda and the Piedigrotta scores show how a song became a widespread and popular product, between street festivals and the specialized press.