01 Oct Pene Pati’s new album: “Serenata a Napoli”
Pene Pati’s new album: “Serenata a Napoli”
October 1, 2025
Pene Pati, Winner of the Second and Audience Prizes in Operalia 2015, released his new album “Serenata a Napoli”, joined by eight instrumentalists from Il Pomo d’Oro, led by Naples-born guitarist Antonello Paliotti and playing bowed, plucked and strummed string instruments – and castanets.
“I approached these songs in the same way I would approach the traditional songs from my own Samoan heritage,” says Pene Pati. “Whether from Samoa or Napoli, songs like this always tell a story – it’s about love, family, your homeland … It wasn’t just about picking the most popular pieces – it was about finding the songs that evoke the deepest memories and connections. I also wanted to pay as much attention to every detail in respect to the Neapolitan people – the accent, the vibe, the emotions – I wanted to try to make them believe that I was Neapolitan … I worked closely with Il Pomo d’Oro, listening to the words, the stories from Neapolitans, and then shaping my own understanding from there.”
Available here and on all streaming platforms
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Pene Pati’s new album: “Serenata a Napoli”
October 1, 2025
Pene Pati, Winner of the Second and Audience Prizes in Operalia 2015, released his new album “Serenata a Napoli”, joined by eight instrumentalists from Il Pomo d’Oro, led by Naples-born guitarist Antonello Paliotti and playing bowed, plucked and strummed string instruments – and castanets.
“I approached these songs in the same way I would approach the traditional songs from my own Samoan heritage,” says Pene Pati. “Whether from Samoa or Napoli, songs like this always tell a story – it’s about love, family, your homeland … It wasn’t just about picking the most popular pieces – it was about finding the songs that evoke the deepest memories and connections. I also wanted to pay as much attention to every detail in respect to the Neapolitan people – the accent, the vibe, the emotions – I wanted to try to make them believe that I was Neapolitan … I worked closely with Il Pomo d’Oro, listening to the words, the stories from Neapolitans, and then shaping my own understanding from there.”
Available here and on all streaming platforms