Naples – Despite the pending appeal against his appointment to the Campania Regional Administrative Court, the mayor of Naples and president of the Teatro di San Carlo Foundation, Gaetano Manfredi, has announced the start of the contractual phase for Fulvio Adamo Macciardi as superintendent. This move opens a new chapter in the controversial governance of the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples.
"We're working on the contract; there are some bureaucratic steps, and then we'll sign it," Manfredi declared on the sidelines of a meeting of the Board of Directors, effectively confirming his acceptance of the position while reiterating his vision for the institution: "The San Carlo is a truly great institution that must be highly competitive and of high quality, free from any conflict, and thrive on its extraordinary artistic and cultural power."
The dispute and the wait for the TAR
The appointment of Macciardi, former superintendent of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, was made official by the Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, following a double majority nomination by the Board of Directors.
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The court now passes to the Campania Regional Administrative Court, which awaits its decision on the mayor's appeal. Despite the legal action, Manfredi's statement seems to prefigure a de facto acceptance of the situation, while leaving the door open to a judicial outcome.
The mayor also revealed a significant detail about the institutional climate: "I have never yet spoken to the new superintendent appointed by the Minister of Culture." This distance underscores the profound rift that has emerged in the management of the Theater, with politicians and bureaucrats locked in a battle of resolutions and appeals, while the wait for the new superintendent to become fully operational drags on.
The announcement of the contract signing ends (or suspends) the administrative stalemate, but the legal battle and tension between institutions remain a fundamental element in the life of the prestigious opera house.
Comments (1)
It's interesting to see how the situation unfolds, but I believe there are still many open questions regarding Macciardi's appointment. We hope the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) can resolve this conflict in a fair and equitable manner for all.