Naples – "Naples is spontaneous, it has a sense of music, I feel at home here." With these words, Riccardo Cocciante introduced journalists to his eagerly awaited concert on September 22nd in Piazza del Plebiscito, the final stop on his "Io... Riccardo Cocciante" tour.
The event promises to be an emotional journey through the artist's vast repertoire, with timeless hits such as Bella senz'anima, Quando finita un amore and Margherita, the latter certified platinum last November 18.
"It will be an authentic live performance, without autotune or recordings," Cocciante stated . "Making mistakes is part of the game, but it's what makes each show unique." The artist emphasized the value of reinterpreting his songs with today's sensitivity and maturity: "Singing a song from years ago means recreating it, bringing it to life in a new way."
Cocciante then commented on the renewed success of "Era già tuttoaspettato," included on the soundtrack of Paolo Sorrentino 's Parthenope : "I've always performed it in my concerts, but it's the audience who chooses the songs they love." The Neapolitan event promises to be a deeply emotional moment, in a city the artist feels deeply connected to, ready to welcome him with its unique warmth.
It's really nice that Riccardo Cocciante gives concerts in Naples, but I wonder why he has never made new songs because his songs are very old and a bit tiring for those who listen often.