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Canzone napoletana (Italian: [kanˈtsoːne napoleˈtaːna]; Neapolitan: canzona napulitana [kanˈdzoːnə napuliˈtɑːnə]), sometimes referred to as Neapolitan song, is a generic term for a traditional form of music sung in the Neapolitan language, ordinarily for the male voice singing solo, although well represented by female soloists as well, and expressed in familiar genres such as the ...
Passione is the fourth film directed by Turturro, who is primarily known for his film and television acting roles. In addition to co-writing the screenplay , he appears on-camera sporadically, serving as tour guide , cultural commentator, and occasional extra in music shoots.
A classic of the Canzone Napoletana, the song premiered at the Teatro Mercadante, performed by Amina Vargas. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The lyrics, a portrait of an unfulfilled love in which the lover is merely contemplating his beloved, are based on the autobiographical experiences of Vincenzo Russo, a poor son of a cobbler, whose requited love for ...
Naples has played an important and vibrant role over the centuries not just in the music of Italy, but in the general history of western European musical traditions.This influence extends from the early music conservatories in the 16th century through the music of Alessandro Scarlatti during the Baroque period and the comic operas of Pergolesi, Piccinni and, eventually, Rossini and Mozart.
La Passione, a 1996 film and soundtrack album by Chris Rea; Passione, a 2010 film about the music of Naples directed by John Turturro; Passione, a mafia group from the manga and anime of the same name, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind; La Passione, a 2010 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Mazzacurati
"Cerasella" is a 1959 Canzone Napoletana song composed by Enzo Bonagura, Danpa (Dante Pinzauti) and Eros Sciorilli. The song, with a double performance by Gloria Christian and Wilma De Angelis, was presented at the seventh edition of the Festival di Napoli and then got an immediate commercial success, peaking at sixth place on the Italian hit parade.
The song was used in the film Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina directed by Camillo Mastrocinque (1956), sung by Teddy Reno. It was the top-grossing movie of the year in Italy with a 1,751,300 Italian lire (about 40 million Euros in 2009) turnover.
"Resta cu' mme" is a 1957 Canzone Napoletana song composed by Domenico Modugno (music) and Dino Verde (lyrics). The autobiographical lyrics portray a troubled love story, inspired by the one that Verde was experiencing at the time.