Torna a Surriento

Luciano Pavarotti

About Torna a Surriento

"Torna a Surriento" (pronounced [ˈtɔrn a ssurˈrjendə]) is a Neapolitan song composed in 1902 by Italian musician Ernesto De Curtis to words by his brother, the poet and painter Giambattista De Curtis. The song was copyrighted officially in 1905, and has become one of the most popular songs of this traditional genre, which include others such as "'O sole mio", "Funiculì funiculà", and "Santa Lucia". "Torna a Surriento" has been sung by performers as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Beniamino Gigli, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Jerry Vale, Enrico Caruso, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Ruggero Raimondi, Meat Loaf, Mario Lanza, Franco Corelli, Nino Martini, Robertino Loreti, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Muslim Magomayev, Francesco Albanese, Jerry Adriani, Roberto Carlos, Alfie Boe, Anna Calvi, Karel Gott, IlVolo, Katherine Jenkins and Norton Buffalo with George Kahumoku, Jr. ; Sergio Franchi covered the song in his 1962 RCA Victor Red Seal debut album, (Romantic Italian Songs), which peaked at #17 on the Billboard Top 200. Not forgetting the comedic version by Billy Connolly, "Saltcoats at the fair". 


Year:
2002
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Vide 'o mare quant'è bello
Spira tantu sentimento
Comme tu a chi tiene a mente
Ca scetato 'o faie sunnà

Guarda qua, chistu ciardino
Siente, sì sti sciure arance
Nu profumo accussì fino
Dinto 'o core se ne va

E tu dici "io parto, addio!"
T'alluntane da stu core
Da sta terra de l'ammore
Tiene 'o core 'e nun turnà

Ma nun me lassà
Nun darme stu turmiento
Torna a Surriento
Famme campà

Vide 'o mare de Surriento
Che tesoro tene nfunno
Chi ha girato tutto 'o munno
Nun l'ha visto comm'a ccà

Guarda attuorno sti serene
Ca te guardano 'ncantate
E te vonno tantu bene
Te vulessero vasà

E tu dici "io parto, addio!"
T'alluntane da stu core
Da sta terra de l'ammore
Tiene 'o core 'e nun turnà?

Ma nun me lassà
Nun darme stu turmiento
Torna a Surriento
Famme campà

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Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor, who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, and established himself as one of the finest tenors of the 20th century. He was one of The Three Tenors and became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross, amongst others. more »

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Written by: A. Mazzucchi, Ernesto De Curtis, G. B. De Curtis

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4 facts about this song

Composition and Lyrics
1. "Torna a Surriento" is a classic Neapolitan song. 2. The lyrics of the song were written by Giambattista De Curtis, an Italian poet, on August 1902. 3. The song was composed by Ernesto De Curtis, a sibling of Giambattista. 4. "Torna a Surriento" translates in English as "Return to Sorrento".
Performances
5. The song has been interpreted by numerous artists across different genres. 6. The famous Three Tenors - José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti - were among those who performed this song. 7. Their rendition of Torna a Surriento was part of their concert held in Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium in July 17, 1994. 8. The Three Tenors' version of the song was conducted by Zubin Mehta, an esteemed Indian conductor.
Legacy and Impact
9. The song became one of the Italian classics, often associated with romantic Italian music. 10. The Three Tenors' version was widely popular, making classical music more accessible to the general public. 11. Their rendition of Torna a Surriento from 1994 concert was later released in album "The Three Tenors In Concert 1994" that was certified 6x platinum by RIAA. 12. The song's melody and lyrics have inspired many other songs and compositions.
Historical Context
13. The song, reportedly, was originally written to convince Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Zanardelli to fund the road infrastructure in Sorrento when he stayed there. 14. Since its composition, the song has become a symbolic anthem of Sorrento, a beautiful city perched on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. 15. It has also become a central part of the cultural and musical identity of Italy, often sung in celebrations and festivals. 16. Over the years, "Torna a Surriento" has been used in numerous films and TV shows, further popularizing its reach.

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