Naples folk revivalist musician
Roberto De Simone, creator of the hugely successful Nuova
Compagnia di Canto Popolare, is set to turn 90 on Friday.
The maestro, a world-famous writer, composer, opera director,
playwright, musicologist and ethno-musicologist, formed the
company at the end of the 60s and it went on to set new
standards for reviving traditional folk songs since then.
Ten years after founding it he wrote a hit opera La Gatta
Cenerentola, inspired by the folk tale of the same name.
De Simone was also artistic director of Naples' San Carlo opera
house, the oldest opera venue in the world, from 1981 to 1987.
It will dedicate a special night to him this autumn.
La Scala in Milan is also set to honour the musician. The Nuova
Compagnia debuted at the Piccola Scala in 1972.
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