Manama, May 9 (BNA): The Italian Embassy in Manama, in cooperation with the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research, presents the “Napoli, Port of Souls” concert by Italian artist Mafalda Menuzzi and her trio. On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 8 p.m.
The concert is an excursion into the Neapolitan folk musical tradition, also referred to simply as “Neapolitan song”, from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the seventies. In fact, the Neapolitan song has deep historical roots in the Middle Ages, and over the centuries it has produced true masterpieces of the Italian music repertoire. Neapolitan music is typically characterized by its lively rhythms, soulful melodies, and expressive vocal style, accompanied by instruments from the Neapolitan and Italian traditions such as the mandolin, guitar, and tambourine.
Mafalda and his trio will pay homage to the most famous Neapolitan songs of all time, like “O sole mio” and “Te voglio bene assaje,” to name a few. Singer Mafalda Menuzzi has performed in more than 1,000 concerts during her 35 years of career in countries such as Italy, Brazil and the USA, and her voice has been featured in dozens of compilations and soundtracks for TV series and films.
Ambassador Paola Amadi said in an interview with the local press: “It is always a pleasure for us to bring Italian music to Bahrain, where it is welcomed warmly and with interest. The cooperation with the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research is really excellent, we have organized many events, and we receive Always a great response from the community, and we are very pleased that the Italian music tradition is so highly regarded in Bahrain.”
And in confirmation of the great success of the concert, the theater recorded “Full House”. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Sheikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research, Sheikha Mai bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, representatives of Bahraini institutions, embassies, the local community, and students of the “Grazia Delida” Center for the Italian Language. and culture.
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