Naples, Italy – October 22, 2024 – The city of Naples is set to celebrate a historic day on October 23, with the simultaneous unveiling of the Monte Echia Elevator Station and the worldwide release of the sonic opera ORÓS by the composer Sir Louis Siciliano, featuring the narration of Mary Zygouri. This significant cultural moment is part of the larger Euploia Project, led by Maria D’Ambrosio and Carla Langella, a revitalization initiative that reconnects Naples to its mythological and historical origins.
Situated atop the ancient acropolis of Naples, Monte Echia, where the city’s Greek settlers first laid its foundations, will now be a hub for public art, music, and cultural memory. The Materia Viva Project, which orchestrated this transformation, celebrates the interweaving of Naples’ volcanic terrain with its artistic legacy. The art installations on-site speak to the city’s rich heritage, with ORÓS serving as a bridge between the ancient and the avant-garde.
ORÓS, composed by the Grammy-nominated Sir Louis Siciliano, is a masterwork of sonic exploration. Deeply inspired by Naples’ past, the opera draws from modern jazz, electronic experimentation, and classical music traditions to evoke the ancient siren Parthenope’s tale, whose myth is intricately tied to Naples’ identity. The narration by Mary Zygouri brings a visceral, poetic dimension to this monumental work. Together, they create a vivid and transformative auditory journey that invites listeners to reflect on Naples’ mythical origins while experiencing a bold sonic future.
To mark this release, ORÓS will debut across all major digital platforms globally under MUMEx Records, giving listeners worldwide the chance to experience this sonic masterpiece. The event coincides with the inauguration of Monte Echia Elevator Station, a modern marvel designed to connect the historic neighborhood of Santa Lucia with the acropolis. The ceremony will include guided tours, live performances, public readings, and interactive installations. Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi and Transport Councillor Eduardo Cosenza will join the artistic community in celebrating this milestone in urban regeneration and cultural revival.
Alongside ORÓS, several prominent artists, including Emanuele Pacini, Noemi Saltalamacchia, Antonello Scotti, and Silvana Sferza, will contribute works reflecting on the city’s volcanic and historical landscape. These installations, alongside public performances by groups such as the Funa Dance Company, will transform Monte Echia into an open-air cultural venue, merging the sacred with the contemporary.
About Louis Siciliano:
A Grammy-nominated composer and innovator in sound and music, Sir Louis Siciliano has been at the forefront of merging artificial intelligence, quantum physics, and music composition. His groundbreaking work on MUMEx (Music Multiverse Exploration) has redefined the possibilities of sound synthesis. With over 30 film scores to his name and numerous prestigious awards, Siciliano continues to push the boundaries of music, science, and technology.
About Mary Zygouri:
Mary Zygouri, an acclaimed visual artist and performer from Athens, is known for her contemporary reinterpretations of classical myths and explorations of power dynamics. Her powerful narration in ORÓS lends a profound emotional depth to the work, reinforcing her standing as a significant voice in the global art scene.
The inauguration of the Monte Echia Elevator Station and the release of ORÓS will mark a pivotal moment for Naples, celebrating its rich history while paving the way for new cultural and urban regeneration projects under the Materia Viva Project and the Euploia initiative.
The album ORÓS will be distributed by MUMEx Records and available on all digital music platforms worldwide.
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