“o Mare Canta”: The Evolution Of The Canzone Napoletana
April 24 
09:00 AM
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Heliconian Hall
Toronto, ON
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The sea has long been a source of inspiration for Neapolitan musicians and poets, whose legendary founder Parthenope threw herself into the sea in despair after failing to seduce Ulysses with her song. This program invites you to embark on a musical journey which explores the many genres of Neapolitan song which evolved over the centuries: villanellas, serenatas, barcaroles, opera arias, salon songs, and finally classical songs of the nineteenth century.