Naples: Voice, Music & Soul — World Premiere with Balletto di Milano, La Scala Singers & Live Italian Orchestra

Neapolitan Song: Italy’s Musical Heritage Around the World Naples: Voice, Music and Soul is a special project created by Balletto di Milano to promote Italian language and culture through one of Italy’s most beloved and internationally celebrated musical traditions: the classic Neapolitan song. Conceived as a major live concert featuring singers and dancers, the production combines music, voice and choreography in a multidisciplinary performance of great emotional and visual impact, celebrating Italy through the poetry and musicality of the Neapolitan tradition. For more than a century, songs such as ’O Surdato ’nnammurato, Santa Lucia, Tu ca nun chiagne, Funiculì Funiculà, ’O paese d’ ’o sole, A Vucchella, Core ’ngrato, Vurria, Santa Lucia luntana, I’ te vurria vasà and Torna a Surriento have become part of the world’s collective musical memory, representing some of the finest masterpieces of the Italian musical tradition. The Italian Language Through the Neapolitan Tradition The classic Neapolitan song is one of the highest expressions of Italian musical culture and represents a unique artistic heritage. Deeply rooted in the history and culture of Naples, this repertoire has transcended geographical and linguistic boundaries to become a universal symbol of Italian identity. The evocative power of its melodies and the poetic richness of its lyrics have played a significant role in spreading the beauty and musicality of the Italian language throughout the world, making this repertoire instantly recognisable and universally appreciated. This project was conceived to celebrate and preserve this extraordinary heritage, highlighting the fundamental role of the Neapolitan tradition in shaping Italy’s cultural identity and its international influence. A Multidisciplinary Production: Music, Singing and Dance The distinctive feature of the project is its deeply multidisciplinary nature: a continuous dialogue between voice, orchestra and dance, creating a compelling performa