It was a real triumph for the That's Napoli Live Show choir, which made its triumphal entrance on the stage of the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre in Montreal. With a sold-out audience, the group directed by maestro Carlo Morelli offered a show lasting over two hours, capturing the soul of the Canadian audience with bold reinterpretations of iconic songs.
H3: An engaging repertoire
The setlist included heart-pounding mash-ups: an energetic fusion of **“Tammurriata Nera”** and **“Eye of the tiger”** by Survivor, a rousing mix of **“'O surdato innamorato”** and **“Roxanne”** by The Police, and an unmissable crossover between **“Comme facette mammeta”** and **“Hit the road Jack!”** by Ray Charles. The audience then danced to **“'O Sarracino”** and **“I will survive”** by Gloria Gaynor, without forgetting **“Reginella”**, **“I want to break free”** by Queen and **“Dancing Queen”** by Abba. Finally, the captivating finale was entrusted to **“Luna rossa”** and **“Mas que nada”** by Sergio Mendes, which concluded the evening in an explosive manner.
H3: The public reaction
The standing ovation was palpable and, among the spectators standing to applaud, the general manager of the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, Pat Buttino, stood out. His enthusiastic approval confirmed the excellent success of the evening, the result of the synergy between the production of Alatere Consultancy LLC and Morelli's ability to conquer the audience.
H3: Carlo Morelli's mission
In a post-show outing, maestro Carlo Morelli shared his vision: **“My will is to spread Neapolitan culture in the world. This one in Canada was a beautiful experience”**. The challenge of competing with a foreign audience is never easy, but the choir has shown an extraordinary ability to attract and conquer listeners of different nationalities.
Finally, after the Canadian debacle, Carlo Morelli is preparing for the rehearsals of the show That's Napoli Live Show, which will debut at the Teatro Augusteo from April 25 to May 4. The Neapolitan tradition is ready to continue its triumphal journey, this time on the home stage.
Article published on 7 April 2025 - 12:30
It was a very engaging event for us spectators, the choir did a beautiful job. The songs chosen were a mix of tradition and modernity. We will definitely return for other future performances, maybe there will be other songs too.