Carla Ciccarelli, the first woman to lead the Naples Conservatory

The San Pietro a Majella Conservatory of Music in Naples has announced a significant change in its leadership with the appointment of Carla Ciccarelli as president for the three-year period 2025-2028. This is the first time a woman has held this role at the historic music institution.

The mandate of the new president will be based on three key points: internationalization, promotion of the territory and preservation of historical memory.

Internationalization and Collaborations

Among Ciccarelli's main objectives is the international opening of the Conservatory. Among the planned initiatives, the development of collaborations with other prestigious conservatories and music academies both in Europe and in the rest of the world. These synergies aim to consolidate the role of San Pietro a Majella as a center of excellence for musical education and research. “Naples is a crossroads of cultures and musical languages”, Ciccarelli noted, adding that the institution aims to attract new young talents and strengthen ties with leading institutions in the sector globally.

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Enhancement of the Territory

At the same time, the new course at San Pietro a Majella intends to strengthen its ties with the territory. Events, concerts and collaborations with local institutions are planned, whose aim is to make the Conservatory an active part of the cultural life of Naples. A further objective concerns the valorization of the historical heritage of the institute, with particular attention paid to its library. This preserves a collection of rare manuscripts, autograph scores and historical documents of inestimable value.

Historical Heritage

Ciccarelli stressed the importance of the Conservatory's tradition as the custodian of a centuries-old musical heritage. “San Pietro a Majella is the guardian of unique treasures, and it is our duty to make them increasingly accessible”, said the president. Making these treasures more accessible is part of a vision that integrates tradition with an openness to new opportunities. The goal is to maintain the Conservatory as an international excellence, while respecting its rich cultural heritage.