Over the weekend from 27 to 29 January 2017 in Naples there will be interesting and engaging exhibitions, shows and events!
In weekend from 27 to 29 January 2017 in Naples you can attend several fascinating exhibitions that will expand your cultural knowledge.
- art lovers they will be able to visit the exhibition of “The Hidden Treasures” organized by Vittorio Sgarbi and the exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci at the Diocesan Museum, or admire the famous painting by Vermeer exhibited at the Capodimonte museum.
Among the many events there will also be the theatrical performances that are very popular with the public. This weekend there will be Rigoletto at the Teatro San Carlo and Tony Servillo's comedy at the Bellini Theater. If you prefer something else, you can choose between the Cinema Astra and the best movies in the various cinemas of the city.
Our city in memory of the Holocaust has dedicated two events, the Concert of Memory at the San Carlo Theater and the Week of Memory with meetings and celebrations. Below we will indicate the details of the events.
Cultural Events
Exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci
A big exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci It was set up at the Diocesan Museum. The exhibition will show some of the masterpieces of the Tuscan painter and his pupils, such as the famous table with the Salvator Mundi and the Blessing Christ holding with his left hand a globe, symbol of his universal power.
When: until 31 March 2017
Where: Diocesan Museum, Largo Donnaregina, (Na)
All information in the article on exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci.
Rigoletto at the San Carlo
At the Teatro San Carlo will be staged on Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi, a show signed Giancarlo Cobelli actor and director who died five years ago. A cast of extraordinary actors will interpret the melodrama in three acts. The work will be performed by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro San Carlo.
When: until 1º February 2017 (excluding 27 and 30 January)
Where: Teatro San Carlo, via San Carlo n. 98 / F (Na)
For all information, visit thededicated article.
Toni Servillo at the theater
At the Bellini Theater the great Toni Servillo will stage his “Elvira”, a theatrical performance taken from “Elvire Jouvet 40”. The show offers the public the opportunity to attend the process of creating a theatrical character and wants to make young people understand the nobility of the profession of actor who risks being debased.
When: until 12 February 2017
Where: Bellini Theater, via Conte di Ruvo n. 14 (Na)
Visit our article to know more.
The Stone Testament
The Stone Testament returns to the Sansevero Chapel with an extraordinary opening. We will start with a guided tour to discover the works and history of the Cappella and the Cavea Sotterranea, and then continue with the show written by Febo Quercia that will transport you to the evocative world of Prince Raimondo di Sangro.
When: the January 28 2017
Where: Museo Cappella Sansevero, via Francesco De Sanctis n. 19 / 21 (Na)
For details on the Stone Testament visit our dedicated special.
Itineraries at the Maschio Angioino
At the Maschio Angioino there are the guided tours, during which they will be organized unpublished paths in an esoteric key that will make you know unexplored places of Castel Nuovo. You can choose the path that will put you on the trail of the Holy Grail, or the one that takes the king's escape from the Great Hall to the sea.
When: every Sunday until May 2017
Where: Maschio Angioino, Piazza Castello
Visit our article on visits to the Maschi oAngioino to know more.
Vermeer in Capodimonte
At the Museum of Capodimonte will be exhibited one of the most famous works of the Dutch painter Jan Vermeer entitled "The woman with the lute". Together with it there will be other works that represent female players coming from the Pinacoteca and that they want to underline the close link between the Neapolitan art and the Dutch one of the 600.
When: until 9 February 2017
Where: Museum of Capodimonte, via Miano n. 2 (Na)
Visit our article on Vermeer in Capodimonte to know more.
Show the hidden treasures
The exhibition "Hidden Treasures: Caravaggio, Tino di Camaino, Gemito", curated by Vittorio Sgarbi, was staged at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at Pietrasanta and will welcome a hundred works including sculptures and paintings that have characterized the last 700 years. Among the artists we remember Giorgio Morandi, Jusepe de Ribera and Ligabue.
When: until 28 May 2017
Where: Church of Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta, via dei Tribunali (Na)
All the details in our article on the exhibition The Hidden Treasures.
Steve McCurry exhibition
The PAN hosts the exhibition of the master of contemporary photography Steve McCurry. The photographs, chosen by the Palace of Arts, vi they will tell the story of contemporary man, a narrative that crosses various ethnic groups and cultures and reaches very high levels of pain and empathy.
When: until 12 February 2017
Where: PAN, via dei Mille n. 60
For info and details, visit the dedicated article.
Concerts in Naples
Concert of Memory
On the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, the Teatro San Carlo will dedicate one special concert for witnesses and victims of the Shoah. In addition, there will be the screening of the Resnais documentary "Nuit et brouillard" with live performance of the soundtrack by Hanns Eisler and recitation of the text by Jean Cayrol with the voice of Giulia Vecchio.
When: 27 January 2017
Where: Teatro San Carlo, via San Carlo (Na)
For details on the Concert of Memory, visit our article.
Concert of Memory at the Diana Theater
At the Diana Theater for the Concert of Memory he will perform the Stable Academy Chamber Orchestra of the Hagia Sophia with a repertoire of songs full of meaning. The event will be dedicated to Holocaust victims. The concert will open with the "Prayer for cello and string orchestra" inspired by the themes of Ernest Bloch.
When: 27 January 2017
Where: Diana Theater, via Luca Giordano n. 64 (Na)
For details on the Concert of Memory, visit our article.
Other events
Best movies at the cinema
In January they went out many films in the various cinemas of the city, for example, "Fallen" will be screened, which is the film adaptation of the first of the four novels in the saga written by the American Lauren Kate "and the highly anticipated La La Land.
When: January 2017
Where: various cinemas in Naples
Visit the reference article to know more.
Cineforum Astra
Friday January 27 2017
At the Cinema Astra the new edition of "AstraDoc - Journey into the cinema of the real" has begun. Some will be transmitted documentaries made in recent times, previews and meetings with authors. Friday will be screened "Shadows from the bottom" by Paola Piacenza. At the end, the author and the protagonist of the film will talk to the audience.
When: until 12 May 2017, every Friday
Where: Cinema Astra in Via Mezzocannone n. 109 (Na)
For info and costs on Cineforum Astra review, visit the dedicated special.
Remembrance Day
The Neapolitan city will participate in the celebration of the Day of Remembrance in memory of the Holocaust. The program includes cultural initiatives, public meetings and official celebrations aimed at recounting the terrible extermination of Jews and at raising awareness on the contemporary problem of refugees.
When: until 27 January 2017
Where: various places in Naples
Details on the Week of Memory in the special that Napleske has reserved for you.
Stories of toys
The exhibition "Stories of toys, from the eighteenth century to Barbie" is held at the Convent of San Domenico Maggiore. Here you can do a historical excursus in the play world admiring the exhibition of dames, puffins, bears, puppets, wooden toys, theaters, board games, military toys, space, tin, cars, fantasy toys and trains.
