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18 - 20
FROM APRIL TILL JULY
“VETRINE”: ANDY WARHOL ON EXHIBIT AT PAN
The exhibition includes some 150 works by the
American artist, from the “Golden shoes” sketches to
his signed “box sculptures” and limited editions.
NAPLES – PAN, Palazzo delle Arti
www.mostrawarholnapoli.it
4 - 31
FROM APRIL TILL OCTOBER
RAVELLO CONCERT SOCIETY: CHAMBER MUSIC
In spring and autumn, far from the summer crowds,
an audience of music lovers meet to attend the concerts held in
the gardens and the rooms of Villa Rufolo, famous for having
inspired Wagner for his Parsifal. The musical programme is very
refined and includes interesting cycles, enriched by a marvelous
acoustics. A very exclusive event, due to the limited number of
seats and a unique occasion to listen to first rate performances,
is offered by qualified musical institutions from Southern Italy.
RAVELLO – VILLA RUFOLO
www.ravelloarts.com
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21 - 19
FROM JUNE TILL SEPTEMBER
RAVELLO FESTIVAL 2014: “SOUTH”
South exists as a mental category as well as the geographical
concept. This South denotes something that differs from
convention and normality (however "normal" anything can
actually ever be said to be). There exists, quite simply, another
South. Choosing to favour and pursue diversity, avoiding
shallow complacency and facile recrimination, is a stimulating
way to reappropriate cultural models and life styles which may
be less universally endorsed but not for this reason less
objectively
valid.
Far from being motivated by self regard, the decision to give a
form and a voice to the many "Souths" scattered throughout
today's world is in fact the key to adopting a language that is
universal, harmonious, polyphonic, and never content with
stereotypes.
RAVELLO – VILLA RUFOLO
www.ravellofestival.com
21 - 20
FROM JUNE TILL SEPTEMBER
WANG GUANGYI: TRAVEL IN ITALY
The 2014 Ravello Festival edition will host the exhibition
– curated by Demetrio Paparoni and produced by
Tramontano Art, Naples – one of the most eclectic artists
and appreciated the Chinese art scene : the famous
painter, sculptor, performer and creator of installations
WANG Guangyi . Famous throughout the world for his
Great Criticism cycle, the Chinese artist exhibiting at the
Ravello Festival over 50 works related to Italy for
inspiration or because they were born for exhibitions in
our country. The selection of works makes the show ,
titled ” TRAVEL IN ITALY ”, a show not to be missed .
RAVELLO – VILLA RUFOLO
www.ravellofestival.com
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27 - 31
FROM JUNE TILL OCTOBER
TONY GRAGG A RAVELLO
One of the great protagonist of the Ravello Festival 2014 will the
British artist Tony Cragg, whose monumental sculptures have
made him one of the leading lights on the international sculpture
scene. The exhibition, curated by Flavio Arensi, links the spaces of
the Villa and the Auditorium Niemeyer in a richly evocative series
of sculptures that enter into a dialogue with one of the most
extraordinary beauty spots in Italy. Six sculptures will be
juxtaposed with the flowing lines conceived by the Brazilian
architect of genius on the concourse in front of the Auditorium,
while in the Villa the works will be set up in the gardens, in the
ancient kitchen range with its Norman feel, and in the former
Chapel. The work to be shown in this latter venue is called
Congregation and was conceived as a homage to the sea, recalling
ancient wooden vessels studded with hundreds of steel hooks.
RAVELLO – VILLA RUFOLO & AUDITORIUM NIEMEYER
26 - 27
JULY
SAN PANTALEONE FEAST
In the “heart” of summer, the heart of all the citizens of
Ravello awakes to celebrate San Pantaleone Feast, the
patron of the town. Walking around Ravello’s narrow
streets in these days, you can feel the whole village in
trepidation, waiting for the Saint’s miracle: the dried
blood preserved in its silver ampoule, traditionally
liquefies early in the morning of the 27, on the
anniversary of the martyrdom. If so, the church bells ring
wildly, the faithful cheer and gather to kiss the ampoule,
and Ravello is believed to be safe for awhile at least (if
the blood fails to liquefy, it is seen as a bad omen for the
city). To honor the Saint a procession takes place: the
silver bust of San Pantaleone leads the religious parade
which goes throught out the town, followed by fireworks
and concerts to end the celebrations in the charming
square of Ravello.
RAVELLO – DUOMO
www.ravellofestival.com
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AUGUST
CONCERT AT DAWN
Part of the Ravello Festival program, the Concert at Dawn,
held in Villa Rufolo on the night between August 10 and
August 11, is one of the biggest events of the season. The
program is divided into two parts, a main event on Friday
August’ 10, which will see the orchestra perform at 19:45,
accompanied by later performance on Saturday August’
11, at 05:00 in the morning.
RAVELLO – VILLA RUFOLO
www.ravellofestival.com
21
SEPTEMBER
TORELLO ON FIRE
Rising close by Ravello, overlooking the
whole Amalfi Coast, Torello - Ravello’s
hamlet - is world-wide famous for its
incredible fireworks held traditionally once a
year, on the third Sunday of September. The
parade is dedicated to the ‘Vergine
Addolorata’ and the pyrotechnic show is
always preceded by the religious procession,
where the Virgin dressed in black, is carried
through the streets on the shoulders of
some volunteers, drawing a crowd of
believers. The fireworks, perfectly visible
from the Hotel Caruso Restaurant, are
absolutely unmissable!
RAVELLO
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You do not need to be a Catholic to enjoy the different and unique religious festival the Amalfi Coast offers to
its visitors all summer long. Be ready to put the ‘festa mood’ on and save the date for what we think are some
truly Italian experiences not to be missed.
13
JUNE
SANT’ANTONIO - AMALFI
The summer of religious festivals on the Amalfi Coast
starts with the Festival of Sant’Antonio (St. Anthony) in
Amalfi. For the occasion, an unique procession takes
place: the statue of Sant’ Antonio is carried slowly by
the men attending from the church near the Hotel
Luna in Amalfi to Atrani. Once there, the processione
follows to Atrani’s beach where the statue, all the
religious parade and and the marching band are
loaded onto boats and continue for a boat
procession from Atrani to Conca dei Marini to salute
the church of Sant’ Antonio there before returning to
Amalfi to continue on land through Amalfi and back to
the church.
At night there is a large fireworks display over the
harbor of Amalfi.
24
JUNE
SAN GIOVANNI – SCALA
The hamlet of Pontone in Scala celebrates their
patron San Giovanni Battista on June 24th. This
is a wonderful chance to visit this pretty village
set in the mountains between Amalfi and Scala.
While the procession is small in scale compared
to some of the other religious festivals in June,
the pretty piazza at the center of the village is
always decked out with lights and decorations.
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JUNE
SANT’ANDREA – AMALFI
One of the most important celebration of the Coast,
this Feast takes place to honor the miracle that
happened on June 27th, 1544 when Sant’ Andrea
saved the town from an attack from pirates by stirring
up a wild sea storm. During the solemn religious
parade, a large silver bust statue of Sant’ Andrea is
carried down the steps of the Duomo of Amalfi, on a
procession through the streets of the town and down
to the Marina Grande beach where a blessing is said to
the harbor and boats attending, that greet the ‘Saint’
blowing their horns. Not to be missed the grand finale
when the statue of Sant’ Andrea is run up the grand
staircase of the Duomo. The fireworks display after
dark is one of the largest of the summer.
29
JUNE
SAN PIETRO - CETARA
Famous for its fishing tradition, Cetara is a little
charming village of the Coast. For the anniversary,
the statue of San Pietro - standing on a boat
decorated with flowers - is carried through all the
town.
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13
JULY
SANTA TROFIMENA - MINORI
Formerly an arsenal for the Amalfi Maritime Republic,
Minori’s basil and town is under the ‘protection’ of
Santa Trofimena, a Sicilian martyred while still a young
girl whose relicts are venereted in the town basil. To
honor the Saint, a big procession takes place.
22
JUNE
SANTA MARIA MADDALENA – ATRANI
In Atrani, one of the smallest village of Italy,
summer arrives with the celebration of Santa
Maria Maddalena. The procession begins in the
Collegiata dedicated to the Saint and continues
through town and to the beach. After dark: the
amazing fireworks displayed on the water are a
must see.
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AUGUST
SANT’ALFONSO MARIA DE’ LIGUORI – SCALA
The town of Scala is decorated with colorful lights by
the first of August to celebrate Sant’ Alfonso de’
Liguori. Born near Naples in 1696, St. Alphonsus was
very closely connected to the town of Scala, where he
founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
10
AUGUST
SAN LORENZO – SCALA
During all summer long, one of the most awaited
celebration is the one of San Lorenzo, as known as
the night of the shooting stars or “San Lorenzo’s
tears.” The celebrations include a religious
procession through town and a fireworks display
after dark. This is an excellent opportunity to visit
the beautiful Church of San Lorenzo in Scala when
it is lit up and decorated for the festivities.
15
AUGUST
ASSUMPTION OF VIRGIN MARY – POSITANO &
MAIORI
Ferragosto is a holiday throughout Italy in honor
of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. On the
Amalfi Coast, it is the time to celebrate in Maiori
and Positano. Positano’s celebrations take place
starting on August 14th, and are especially vivid
as the history of the arrival of the town’s famous
icon of the Black Madonna is recreated. The
fireworks displays in Positano and Maiori on
August 15th are wonderful from the sea.
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SAN CARLO OPERA HOUSE 2014 EVENTS SCHEDULE
30 - 08
FROM MAY TILL JUNE
PAGLIACCI - OPERA
Pagliacci (clowns) is an Italian opera in a prologue and
two acts, with music and libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo.
It is the only Leoncavallo opera that is still widely staged.
18 - 25
JUNE
MOZART REQUIEM BY BORIS EIFMAN
Eifman, among the leading innovator of ballet dancing in
Russia, translates the expression of the different
Mozartian sensations of suffering, hope and love for
humanity into a striking choreographic plasticity. His
interpretation of the Requiem is an invitation to reflect
upon the human being and his journey through life,
interpreted
by
dancers-actors
performing
a
pluridimensional artistic experience.
28 - 29
JUNE
MARC ALBRECHT
Marc Albrecht is famous for his love of contemporary
music and the works of Wagner and Strauss. After the
debut as assistant to Claudio Abbado, he directed the
most prestigious orchestras such as the Berliner
Philharmoniker and the NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo.
This
new
appointment
includes
the Kammersymphonie di Franz Schreker, the Psalms
Symphony by Igor Stravinskij and the symphonic
poem Also sprach Zarathustra, through which Strauss paid
homage to the genius and the philosophy of Nietzsche.
SAN CARLO OPERA HOUSE - NAPLES