The creation of a journal marks a new and important chapter for the Pietà de' Turchini Foundation, which boasts over twenty-five years of commitment to the international musicological scene.
This project was possible thanks to the determination and contribution of musicologists Sara Amoresano and Lorenzo Corrado, under the scrupulous scientific direction of Paologiovanni Maione, who has accompanied the scientific and musical initiatives of the Foundation from the beginning.
“With great enthusiasm and a spirit of innovation, we inaugurate Poliorama, aware of the important responsibility that binds us to the tradition of its historic predecessor, Poliorama Pittoresco, founded in 1836 by Filippo Cirelli.”, says Mariafederica Castaldo, president of the Foundation.
Issue 0, presented on this occasion, includes contributions that start from the career of the first mime of the Teatro di San Carlo and extend to fascinating themes, such as periodical illustrations, important female figures of the Neapolitan Risorgimento, and the unpublished repertoire of salon music by the composer Vincenzo De Meglio, up to unpublished documents linked to the figure of Franco Alfano.
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The Poliorama founded by Cirelli had a significant impact on the Neapolitan and Italian musical and cultural scene, promoting a conscious musical culture. Edizioni Turchini continues this commitment, stimulating dialogue between experts in various fields, with Naples as a cultural and musical hub. Today, the magazine focuses on 19th-century Naples, considered a complex and underexplored period, combining the Baroque legacy with the innovations of an era of great transformation. The choice of digital format aims to make the content easily accessible and encourage wider dissemination of knowledge.
Poliorama can be consulted on the Foundation's website or by clicking directly on the link https://Poliorama.turchini.it
Francesco Nicolosi
Francesco Nicolosi, pianist and teacher, has established himself as a leading exponent of the Neapolitan school of piano. His international career took off in 1980, when he won the Geneva International Piano Competition. He has performed in the world's leading concert halls and participated in renowned music festivals. He has recorded for labels such as Nuova Era and Naxos, receiving rave reviews. He has received numerous prizes and awards, including the Bellini d'Oro and the Rachmaninov Prize. Nicolosi also teaches at universities, conducts masterclasses, and holds artistic leadership roles, such as President and Artistic Director of the Sigismund Thalberg International Study Center. He has directed major music festivals and, from 2015 to 2019, was Artistic Director of the Teatro Massimo in Catania. He currently chairs the Music Advisory Commission of the Italian Ministry of Culture.
Comments (2)
The creation of this magazine seems to be an important step for the Foundation, but I wonder if it can really contribute to spreading musical culture as hoped. It would be interesting to know more about the contents.
I hope that the Poliorama magazine will be a success and will lead to a greater awareness of Neapolitan music. Although the digital format is interesting, I wonder if the accessibility is really that high for all users. We must also consider those who do not have access to the internet.