On October 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM, the timeless charm of Palazzo Estense will provide the setting for a musical event of great elegance and emotional intensity.
Organized by Opera e Lirica srl, the concert will feature tenors Francesco Fortes, Alessandro Fortunato and Stefano Sorrentino, accompanied by piano in a musical journey through the most celebrated arias of Italian opera and the great classics of the Neapolitan tradition.

Tribute to the Great Masters of Italian Opera
The first half of the concert will pay tribute to the great masters of opera such as Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, Ruggero Leoncavallo and Pietro Mascagni, featuring iconic pieces including Nessun dorma, E lucevan le stelle and La donna è mobile. Alongside these operatic masterpieces, the program will also include timeless melodies such as Granada by Agustín Lara and Non ti scordar di me by Ernesto De Curtis.
The evening will also feature some of the most beloved classics of modern Italian music, including Caruso by Lucio Dalla, Nel blu dipinto di blu by Domenico Modugno and Con te partirò, famously performed by Andrea Bocelli.

The Musical Heart of Naples at Salone Estense
The second part of the evening will be dedicated to the great Neapolitan musical tradition, with a repertoire that transcends generations and borders. From ’O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua to Torna a Surriento, including Funiculì funiculà and ’O surdato ’nnammurato, the concert will celebrate the passion and warmth of Neapolitan culture. The program will also feature iconic songs of modern Italian music such as Caruso by Lucio Dalla, Nel blu dipinto di blu by Domenico Modugno and Con te partirò, made famous worldwide by Andrea Bocelli.
Adding to the magic of the evening will be the atmosphere of the Salone Estense, an elegant eighteenth-century hall renowned for its refined acoustics and intimate setting, allowing the audience to experience the music up close in a unique sensory journey through art, music and timeless beauty.

Tickets will be available through the organization’s official website and authorized sales channels.