Pino de Vittorio ::: Le Tarantelle del Gargano

De Vittorio, actor and singer was born in Leporano, in the provence of Taranto, Italy. After debuting with the group "Pupi e Fresedde", he began his musical and theatrical career with the important Italian music director Roberto De Simone. Pino has played principle roles in Mr. De Simone’s major works including "Mister Napaletano", "Li zite ’n galera", "Maggio Musicale Fiorentino", "l’Opera buffa del Giovedi Santo", a new production of "Gatta Cenerentola" as well as performing at international fesivals in New York, Buenos Aires, Rio De Janeiro, and San Paolo, Brazil. In the San Carlo theatre in Naples, he worked on the Ricci Brothers’ production of "Crispino e la Comare" as well as their Stabat Mater including their requiem in memory of P.P. Pasolini. In addition, Pino has participated in many Italian and internatonal festivals including the "Maggio Musicale Fiorentino" in Florence. There he performed in Luciano Berio’s modern revision of Claudio Monteverdi’s "Orfeo". For the "Settimane Internazionale Di Napoli" Pino has played major roles in Stravinsky’s "Histoire du Sodat" directed by Salvatore Accardo and Massimo De Benardt’s production of "Pulcinella". He has sung for L’Accademia Chigiana in Siena and for other institutions of great prestige throughout Europe. In London, Pino had the opportunity to perform for the Royal Family interperting the role of "Amore" in "Dafne" by Marco Zenobi da Gagliano. He has also been a soloist in the vocal/instrumental versions of "Media Aetas" and "Fuggilo Tio". Presently, he is a member of the early music ensemble "Cappella della Pietá dei Turchini" directed by Antonio Florio. With this group he has toured extensively performing the Renaissance and Baroque repertory of Naples He still performs numerous concerts with leading ensembles throughout Europe. In France, his recordings have been met with critical acclaim especially: "Oh cielo, oh ammore"-Pino De Vittorio; "Cantate napoletano dell’era barocca Vol I "; and "Francesco Provenzale"- dialogues, canzonettes and arias Vol.II. 
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Mauro Di Domenico: classic guitar 
Gennaro Venditto: guitars, mandola
Luigi Salerno: double bass 
Lello Filaci: percussion
Sandro Tumolillo: violin
Luca Urciuolo: accordion
Vito Ranucci: soprano sax 
Alfonso Anzevino: flute, piccolo
Lello Settembre: clarinet, ciaramella
Sonia Del Santo: harp
Aurelio Gertucci: cello
Pino Forestiere: acoustic guitar 
Marcello Vitale: battente guitar 
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01. Sona A Battenti 
02. Li Funtanelle 
03. Pizzica Taranta 
04. Alla Carpinese 
05. Stu Pettu E Fatto 
06. Vogghiu L'Amuri 
07. Stomy E Mylo 
08. Matajola 
09. Pizzicarella Mia 
10. Attaccati Li Tricci 
11. Soi Ciardine 
12. Processione Sarda 
13. Ballo Di San Michele 
14. Lamentu D'Amuri 
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320 kbps mp3; including full booklet scans
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1997 • L'empreinte digitale ED 13066
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Le Tarantelle del Gargano part 1
Le Tarantelle del Gargano part 2