Teatro San Carlo, concert for Sannazaro on May 9th. Info and program.
There are events that are not created just to entertain, but to respond to a concrete need, and the concert organized at Teatro San Carlo for Sannazaro It falls into this category because it combines the artistic dimension with a specific purpose, linked to the reconstruction of one of the historic sites of Neapolitan theatre. The appointment is set for 9 May 2026 at 20, with a show conceived as a collective gesture rather than a simple performance.
The evening will see on the podium Julius Prandi, at the helm ofOrchestra of the Lirico Partenopeo, with a program that looks to the Neapolitan musical tradition, placing it in a broader and more recognizable context.
When the concert is held at the San Carlo and why it is linked to the Sannazaro
The concert “For the Sannazaro” will be held Saturday 9 May 2026 at 20 at San Carlo Theater of Naples, in a setting that represents one of the reference points of European music, a not random choice to host an event that also has a symbolic value.
The initiative was born with the aim of supporting the reconstruction of the Sannazaro Theatre, a place that played a central role in the city's cultural life, and which today requires concrete intervention to be fully operational again.
The concert thus becomes a tool to attract attention and gather support, using music as a means of engagement and participation.
What music will be played during the evening at the San Carlo?
The evening's program is built around the Neapolitan musical school, a choice that strengthens the bond between the event and the territory, offering a journey that passes through some of the most representative figures of this tradition.
The songs scheduled include the Symphony No. 5 in G minor by Nicola Antonio Zingarelli, The Periodical Overture n. 14 by Niccolò Jommelli , Funeral Symphony by Giovanni Paisiello, works that outline a musical panorama that had a significant impact on European history.
The concert will close with Symphony no. 38 “Prague” by Mozart, inserted in continuity with the rest of the program, creating a dialogue between Naples and the international context.
Who conducts the concert and which orchestra will be the protagonist?
The concert will be conducted by Julius Prandi, a musician with consolidated experience in the management of complex repertoires, who will lead theOrchestra of the Lirico Partenopeo, a group linked to the Teatro San Carlo. The choice of conductor and orchestra is crucial, ensuring a level of performance consistent with the importance of the event, avoiding a purely celebratory approach and maintaining high artistic quality.
Interpretative work will therefore be central, not only to making the program accessible, but also to enhancing the cultural significance of the initiative.
How to participate and why it's also a charity event
The concert on May 9th is not just a musical event, but an event with charitable purposes, designed to concretely support the project of rebirth of the Sannazaro Theater, through a fundraiser linked to the initiative.
For those unable to participate in person, it is still possible to contribute by making a donation, using the details provided by the reconstruction committee.
• IBAN: IT97F0711003400000000015634
• BIC: ICRAITRRUU0
• BCC Napoli – Cooperative Credit Bank of Naples
Participation, in any form, represents a way to support a project that concerns not just a building, but a part of the city's cultural memory.
Because this concert has a meaning that goes beyond music
Events like the one organized at San Carlo They show how culture can be used not only as entertainment, but as a tool to activate resources and attention on concrete issues, in this case related to the protection and recovery of a symbolic place.
The value of the initiative lies not only in the quality of the program or the presence of high-level performers, but in its ability to create a connection between the public, institutions, and cultural heritage, building a shared moment that has a real impact.
The May 9th concert is therefore part of a broader logic, in which music becomes part of a process of reconstruction and valorization.
- Where: Teatro San Carlo
- When: Saturday May 09 2026