Procida, eleventh edition of the Concetta Barra Award

On September 5 and 6, 2024, the enchanting island of Procida will host the eleventh edition of the Concetta Barra Award. This prestigious event, which will take place in Piazza Marina Grande, was founded in 2014 to honor the great Procida artist Concetta Barra, commemorating her contribution to Neapolitan culture and tradition.

Origins of the Award

The Concetta Barra Award was established by the University of Naples Federico II, thanks to the Master's Degree in "Dramaturgy and Cinematography" organized by the PartenArt Association, directed by Dr. Fara Paolillo. The event celebrates the artistic and human legacy of Concetta Barra, born on February 11, 1922, in Procida, and is supported by the Municipality of Procida and a scientific committee composed of Italian theater critics, directors, writers, and university professors.

An Award That Highlights Cultural Values

Maestro Peppe Barra, artistic director of the Award and son of Concetta Barra, emphasizes that the Award is not only a celebration of art, but also a tribute to light, love for young people, and great cultural values. According to Dr. Fara Paolillo, the aim is to commemorate Concetta Barra's art and her connection to Procida by honoring prominent figures in the artistic and cultural world.

An Event Full of Activities

The 2024 edition of the Concetta Barra Award includes a series of events spread over two days, including music, conferences, and awards ceremonies. It will begin on September 5th with an international conference entitled "Eighty Years of Peppe Barra," coordinated by Massimo Marrelli of the University of Naples Federico II. Speakers will include academics and theater critics, concluding with Maestro Peppe Barra himself. During the evening, a clip from Michele Casella's documentary on Concetta Barra will be premiered, which will later be broadcast on RAI's "Donne di Campania" program.

Award Ceremony and Concert

The awards ceremony, scheduled for September 6th, will be coordinated by Conchita Sannino and will honor distinguished figures in the cultural sphere. This year's honorees include Gabriele Di Luca, Lalla Esposito, Enrico Malato, Giuseppe Morra, and Lucia Poli. The evening will conclude with a grand concert in honor of Maestro Peppe Barra's 80th birthday, titled "Buon compleanno, Peppe!" (Happy Birthday, Peppe!), featuring artists such as Tommaso Primo, Toto Toralbo, Rosalba Santoro, and Lalla Esposito, accompanied on the piano by Maestro Antonio Ottaviano. The eleventh edition of the Concetta Barra Award promises to be an unmissable event, combining tradition and innovation, paying homage to one of the most significant figures in Neapolitan culture.