Bocelli-Giannattasio to star at Pompeii G7 culture event

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 18 - A concert scheduled at Pompeii's archaeological area on September 20 in honour of the guests of the G7 Culture Summit will include the performance of star tenor Andrea Bocelli.
    The G7 Culture Summit is scheduled to open in Naples on Friday, September 20.
    The popular Tuscan tenor will perform with conductor Carlo Bernini while internationally-renowned soprano Carmen Giannattasio will star in a concert directed by conductor Beatrice Venezi who leads the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti.
    To mark the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's death, Giannattasio - known for her interpretation of Tosca - will perform Vissi D'Arte from Tosca as well as Casta Diva from the Norma and La Danza - Tarantella - by Gioacchino Rossini as an homage to the city hosting the G7 Culture Summit.
    The G7 event will kick off on Friday at Palazzo Reale in the port city.
    Delegations, however, are scheduled to arrive in Naples on Thursday afternoon when they will visit the National Archaeological Museum and attend a performance starring young artists from the Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella. (ANSA).