ArcheoAperiMusica

ArcheoAperiMusica 2026: the sixth edition

The festival took place over five Sundays, from May 3 to May 31, 2026, in the setting of Villa Fondi de Sangro in Piano di Sorrento. Each session combined a visit to the 'Georges Vallet' Archaeological Museum, a classical music concert, and a panoramic aperitif, with a program ranging from film scores to Italian belcanto.

The program, curated by Maestro Paolo Scibilia, alternated between very different styles: cinema and Disney soundtracks, a tribute to Niccolò Paganini with a narrator, Spanish flamenco — the first time live dance was featured in the festival's history — and a grand finale dedicated to the female figure in Italian belcanto.

The initiative was promoted by the Department of Culture, Tourism, and Entertainment of the Municipality of Piano di Sorrento in collaboration with the Società dei Concerti di Sorrento and the 'Georges Vallet' Museum, with the involvement of the Regional Directorate of National Museums of Campania and the support of the Metropolitan City of Naples; guided tours were led by Lucio Esposito of the Unitre. Admission remained free until capacity was reached, and the first Sunday immediately recorded a full house.

The sixth edition was held on every Sunday in May 2026. Each event followed the same formula: at 10:30 AM, a guided tour of the 'Georges Vallet' Archaeological Museum led by Lucio Esposito of the Unitre di Piano di Sorrento; at 11:30 AM, the concert; and at 12:30 PM, the closing aperitif on the terrace of Villa Fondi.

• Sunday, May 3 — 'Sogno d'Amore': Stefano Maffizzoni (flute) and Gloria Cianchetta (piano), a tribute to the most famous film music.
• Sunday, May 10 — 'Fantasia': Sang Eun Kim (soprano) and Luigi Giachino (piano), featuring melodies from Disney cinema.
• Sunday, May 17 — 'Capricci': Oleksandr Pushkarenko (violin) with narration by Francesco Uccheddu, in a tribute to Niccolò Paganini.
• Sunday, May 24 — 'Passion Andaluza': José Manuel Cuenca (piano), Nazareth Romero (vocals), and Rosa González (dance), blending Spanish passion and flamenco: the first time live dance was featured in the festival.
• Sunday, May 31 — 'Donne in Canto': grand finale with Chiara Boccabella (soprano) and Emilia Di Pasquale (piano), a journey through Italian belcanto including opera arias, chamber arias, and salon romances by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and a tribute to Francesco Paolo Tosti. The concert was preceded by a visit to the room dedicated to the Roman-era Surrentum.

• Five Sundays in May featuring a museum visit, concert, and aperitif
• Sold-out attendance at the inaugural concert on May 3
• First-ever live dance performance in the festival, with 'Passion Andaluza' flamenco
• Artistic direction by Maestro Paolo Scibilia
• Grand finale 'Donne in Canto' dedicated to the female figure in Italian belcanto
• Villa Fondi terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples
• Free admission until capacity is reached

Location

'Georges Vallet' Archaeological Museum of the Sorrento Peninsula, Villa Fondi de Sangro, Via Ripa di Cassano, 80063 Piano di Sorrento (NA), Campania.

How to get there

• By train: Circumvesuviana EAV, Naples–Sorrento line, Piano di Sorrento stop; from there, the villa is a ten-minute walk.
• By car: A3 Naples–Salerno motorway, Castellammare di Stabia exit, then follow the SS145 Sorrentina. Parking in the area is limited: on Sundays in May, taking the train is recommended.
• By plane: Naples Capodichino Airport, then take a connection to Naples and the Circumvesuviana train.

Schedule and admission

Guided museum tour at 10:30 AM, concert at 11:30 AM, aperitif at 12:30 PM. Free admission until capacity is reached: early arrival is advised.

Contacts

'Georges Vallet' Museum: +39 081 8087078 — [email protected]. Culture Office of the Municipality of Piano di Sorrento: +39 081 5344426.