Sorrento Ensemble
The “Sorrento Ensemble” was formed in 2011 from the union of two guitarists, Lauro and Paolo and one mandolinist, Nino, from the Sorrentine Peninsula.
Their great passion for Neapolitan music and years of experience in this field, together with their collaboration with some important international artists (see the C.V.s of the individual musicians), has made the Ensemble very successful.
“Sorrento Ensemble” is a show which is fun but at the same time cultural, with moments of great musical ability united with charm and audience participation.
From popular classics like Torna ‘a Surriento, Santa Lucia and ‘O sole mio to the very fast Tarantellas, where the audience can join in by playing tambourines, like in the finale of Funiculì Funiculà.
In other words it is a show which offers the audience an evening of entertainment and fun combined with some historical facts about the most famous Neapolitan songs.
Lauro Attardi
Lauro Attardi was born in Meta, near Sorrento, in 1952. His love for music began during high school and he formed his first band with some school friends, who he played with in the most fashionable night club in Sorrento at the young age of 16 at the end of the 1960s.
Since then he has been around the world.
On his return to the grand hotels of Sorrento, he starts a never-ending series of weddings, conventions and events where he becomes the protagonist due to his friendly personality and charisma.
In 2011 he formed the group ‘Sorrento Ensemble’, composed of two guitars and one mandolin, and now plays on cruise ships around the world with the "Best Of Neaples" show.
Paolo Propoli
Paolo Propoli was born in Sorrento in 1975 and began studying classical guitar at an early age and then specialized in other musical genres such as pop, rock and jazz.
Among the many artistic experiences he features collaborations and performances with famous artists and singers of Italian and Neapolitan music scene. He has given numerous concerts throughout Italy and abroad (Smithsonian Institute Washington, Miami Convention Center, Malta Folk Singing Festival).
Since 2011 he is part of the "Sorrento Ensemble" and the show staged on the best cruise ships of the most renowned Companies.
Nino Apreda
Antonino Apreda was born in Piano di Sorrento on 18/12/1976.
He started to study the mandolin at the age of 8, and took part in specialist courses held at the Conservatory of Padova.
After performing in many shows all over the world,in 2011 he joined the group “Sorrento Ensemble” with whom he performs in a great show of Neapolitan music on the cruise ships.