Noël napolitain
Noël napolitain
The magic of a popular and baroque Christmas
Christmas in Baroque Naples is a time of intense musical festivities. Traditional songs, tarantellas and lyrically inspired arias blend together in a surprising artistic syncretism.
A highlight of the religious calendar, Christmas was also a moment for Neapolitans to express their own personal brand of heathenism with aplomb. Their love of theatrical renditions of the Christmas story, the mystery of the nativity, and opera mixed together, expressing both Christian devotion and an irrepressible desire to dance and celebrate.
With a program of baroque arias and concertos, Christmas carols, and tarantellas, we invite listeners to join us for an exceptional evening of musical merrymaking, Neapolitan-style.
NOËL NAPOLITAIN IN IMAGES
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