Fiori Musicali - Concerts by the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti in Scampia

Symphonic music arrives at Parco Corto Maltese

Fiori Musicali is the festival through which the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti takes the symphonic orchestra out of city-center concert halls and into the public parks of the northern suburbs of the Municipality of Naples, in Campania. In Scampia, the stage is set at Parco Corto Maltese, one of the neighborhood's most iconic green spaces: here, on July evenings, the full orchestra performs for an audience of families, young people, and residents, free of charge and without tickets.

The project was launched in 2026 with a touring format that reaches Scampia, Secondigliano, and Caivano: six concerts in total, two of which are dedicated to Parco Corto Maltese. The idea is both simple and ambitious: rather than asking the neighborhood to travel toward high culture, bring high culture — and popular music — directly into the neighborhood.

The program: from Rossini to PeppOh

The first cycle, titled “From Rossini to PeppOh”, creates a dialogue between two worlds that rarely share the same stage. On one hand, the evergreen classics of the symphonic and operatic repertoire: Rossini's Barber of Seville, Verdi's Nabucco, and pieces by Beethoven. On the other, the Neapolitan rap of PeppOh, a versatile rapper and performer from Secondigliano, whose tracks are performed in original symphonic arrangements by maestro Bruno Persico.

The conducting is entrusted to maestros Gaetano Russo, founder and artistic director of the orchestra, and Bruno Persico. In Scampia, this program will be performed on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Carosonando: Neapolitan tradition in an orchestral version

The second part of the program is called “Carosonando” and is a tribute to Renato Carosone and the great Neapolitan musical tradition, reinterpreted through new symphonic arrangements by Bruno Persico. It is the repertoire that made Naples famous worldwide, presented with the vibrant colors of a full orchestra rather than the usual trio or quartet.

In Scampia, “Carosonando” is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM, again at Parco Corto Maltese. During the stops in Secondigliano (July 28) and Caivano (July 30), the concert is enriched by the participation of Daniele Sepe, a Neapolitan musician known for his crossovers between folk, world music, jazz, rock, and classical.

An urban regeneration project

Fiori Musicali is promoted and supported by the Ministry of Culture as part of an urban regeneration and social and cultural animation project dedicated to the areas of Scampia, Secondigliano, and Caivano. It is not just a single event, but a cultural initiative designed to last: after the six July dates, the program resumes in September with other symphonic events for all audiences, concerts for schools and families, and musical workshops for young people, also free of charge.

The Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti

Founded in 1993 following the dissolution of the RAI Scarlatti Orchestra, the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti has been one of the most active ensembles in Naples and Campania for over thirty years, with established series such as the Spring and Autumn musical seasons and the Baroque Festival. Its artistic director, Gaetano Russo, emphasized how this project is in full continuity with the orchestra's vocation, always attentive to the city's most fragile territories.

How to enjoy the evenings

• Completely free admission, no booking or tickets required.
• Outdoor concerts in a public park: it is best to arrive early to secure a spot.
• Evening time (7:30 PM), designed for the summer heat and family participation.
• Deliberately accessible repertoire: those who have never entered an auditorium can experience symphonic music without barriers.

For those who wish to follow the entire festival, the other stages are held at Parco San Gaetano Errico in Secondigliano and in the Town Hall Courtyard in Caivano, always at 7:30 PM and always with free admission.