Various Composers - Aria di Napoli (Elena Somarè; Mats Hedberg)

Information

1. Luigi Denza - Funiculì-funiculà in F Major
2. Giuseppe Cioffi - Na sera 'e maggio
3. Eduardo di Capua - O sole mio
4. Enrico Cannio - O surdato 'nnammurato in D Minor
5. Libero Bovio - Passione
6. Mario Pasquale Costa - Era de maggio in A Minor
7. Mats Hedberg - Tarantella simpatica
8. Luigi Ricci - Tarantella napoletana in E Minor
9. Ernesto de Curtis - Voce 'e notte in G Minor
10. Gioachino Rossini - Soirées musicales: No. 8, La danza "Tarantella"
11. Ernesto de Curtis - Torna a Surriento in E Major
12. Gaetano Donizetti - L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima
13. Gaetano Lama - Reginella
14. Mats Hedberg - Neapel
15. Teodoro Cottrau - Santa Lucia in B-Flat Major
16. Mats Hedberg - Tammurriata ariosa

Elena Somarè, whistle

Mats Hedberg, guitar, mandolin & arrangements

Date: 2026

Label: Aulicus Classics

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Elena Somarè and Mats Hedberg present a refined reinterpretation of renowned Neapolitan songs through an evocative dialogue between classical guitar and whistle. Hedberg establishes a rich, immersive harmonic foundation, while Somarè introduces a distinctive and poetic layer, drawing on the whistle’s ancestral qualities to evoke deep emotional resonance. Together, they bridge tradition and innovation, offering fresh sonic perspectives on a timeless repertoire. This project not only honors the cultural heritage of Neapolitan music but also expands its expressive boundaries, demonstrating how classical forms can be revitalized through thoughtful collaboration and inventive musical exploration.

Elena Somarè, born in Milan in 1974, is an Italian photographer, musician, and videomaker with a strong artistic lineage. Trained at the European Institute of Design, she began her career as a still photographer before turning to music in 2007, specializing in melodic whistling. After studying with Maestro Lincoln Almada, she performed with notable ensembles and venues in Rome and Milan. Her discography includes Incanto (2016), dedicated to Neapolitan music, and Aliento (2018), focused on South American repertoire. She has collaborated with Swedish guitarist Mats Hedberg since 2019 and has been featured in several televised concert documentaries.

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