Tribute to Vincenza Donzelli. Among the winners Peppe Barra and Osho.
Everything is ready for the fourth edition of Montedidio racconta, this year dedicated to Vincenza Donzelli, who passed away prematurely last August, a cultural entrepreneur, soul of Monte di Dio and creator, with Laura Cocozza, of the cultural and social event, which takes place in Naples on the Pizzofalcone hill, organized by Iuppiter Group and Amici di Palazzo Serra di Cassano. Like a secret chest, Monte di Dio will open revealing its treasures from May 18 to 21, in four days of stories, art, literature, journalism, music, theater, cinema and guided tours.
The theme chosen for the fourth edition of Montedidio racconta is “The carousel of the soul”, a symbol of the circle of Fate and life that revolves around the magic of memory, in the continuation of Vincenza's cultural and civic commitment to Naples. It starts on May 18, at 18:XNUMX pm, at Palazzo Serra di Cassano, in the Hall of Mirrors of the Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies. The inaugural evening will feature the presentation of the initiatives in the program and the awarding of the Montedidio Prize to personalities and characters who “through a boundless love for their work and a feeling of passion for Naples and the South, they have managed to tell the story of the right and proactive city, to defend its beauty and traditions, to discover its stories and talents, to increase its value in the world”.
This year's winners are: Peppe Barra (Theater), Marco D'Amore (Cinema), Titti Improta (Journalism), Maria Teresa Giaveri (Literature & Poetry), Mauro Squillante (Music), Francesco Carignani di Novoli, (History & Traditions) Claudia Mirra (Business & Culture), Roberto Riccardo Ruggiero (Business & Innovation), Paolo Monorchio (Social Commitment & Volunteering), Luigi Nicolais (South Protagonist). During the evening, the Renato Rocco Satira & Scrittura Award will be presented to Federico Palmaroli, aka Osho, established by the family to remember the life, works and humorous flair of Neapolitan Renato Rocco, one of the most appreciated Italian authors of aphorisms and puns.
The awards ceremony will feature artistic interludes, including the monologue “La giostra dell'anima”, performed by Giulio Adinolfi, the performance of the unreleased song “La Luminosa” by maestro Antonio Graziano, and a passionate journey into the culture of the mandolin with maestro Mauro Squillante and the DivaPlectrum quintet.
At the end of the opening night, in the spaces of Montedidio 14, the exhibition “Giostrare” will be inaugurated, a collective of the artists Matteo Anatrella, Emanuele Giampaolo, Luigi Masecchia and Mario Ricci, who in past years have exhibited their works in the gallery of Vincenza Donzelli. On May 19, at 18.30:XNUMX pm, again in the Sala degli Specchi of the Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies, great anticipation for the concert of the soprano Desire Capaldo, who, accompanied by maestro Gabriele Pezone on piano and Laura Venditti on sax, will perform the most beautiful soundtracks by Ennio Morricone and the great musicians of cinema. Introduction to the songs by the film critic Marco Grossi.
On May 21st, at 19 pm, at the Andrea Nuovo Home Gallery (via Montedidio 61), wine tasting and concert by the Anima Sonora quartet, formed by Antonio Graziano (sax), Domenico Mancino (violin), Francesco Gravina (piano), Angela Dragone (vocals). It will also be possible to visit the first solo exhibition in Naples by the artist Mikael Siirila, entitled “Endless Moment”, an exhibition that includes 20 photographic works in which the Finnish artist has experimented with the tea-toned technique.
On May 19, 20 and 21, to discover the surprises and treasures of Montedidio “above and below”, at 11 am and 16 pm, guided tours of the “Via delle Memorie Galleria Borbonica” route (entrance via Monte di Dio 14, Palazzo Serra di Cassano, Naples). Reservations required.
Article published on May 10, 2023 - 12:55 pm
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