»Elbphilharmonie Session« mit FLO

Elbphilharmonie Sessions: FLO

The Neapolitan singer FLO enchants with two captivating songs in the foyer bar.

A glimpse of Naples in Hamburg: Italian singer-songwriter FLO brings the sound of her home city to life on an evening in the Elbphilharmonie’s foyer. Performing in the wine bar overlooking Hamburg’s port, she presents two songs from her programme »Canzone di Sale« – atmospheric music that has earned this versatile artist much acclaim in Italy and far beyond.

»My music is a mix between Neapolitan tradition and my original songs.«

FLO

»Elbphilharmonie Session« mit FLO
»Elbphilharmonie Session« mit FLO © Daniel Dittus

The Artist

She is one of Italy’s most versatile artists: Floriana Cangiano, FLO for short, is a singer-songwriter, author and actress. In November 2024, the Neapolitan-born singer enchanted audiences in Hamburg during the »Viva Napoli« festival at the Elbphilharmonie. In a trio with guitarist Federico Luongo and multi-instrumentalist Francesco Di Cristofaro, she showcased her programme »Canzone di sale,« an exhilarating fusion of canzone, chanson, pop, Latin, jazz, and folk. »I see myself as a singer-songwriter in the tradition of the Italian »cantautori«,«  FLO says. »But I reinterpret this tradition in a new, personal language. I tell stories about the Italian south, and particularly about the women.«

Performers

FLO vocals

Federico Luongo guitar
Francesco Di Cristofaro baglamash, accordion

»Elbphilharmonie Session« mit FLO
»Elbphilharmonie Session« mit FLO © Daniel Dittus

In the »Canzone di sale«, inspired by the sea and lively coastal towns, she naturally turns her attention to her home city of Naples: »I was born there, and my whole family lives there.« Through her music, FLO narrates the stories that unfold in her city – tales of love, longing, freedom, loss, and the everyday struggles of life. »I draw on traditional songs but I also create my own, offering a modern, contemporary perspective on the city,« she explains.

Programme

»Per Guardarti Meglio«

»Boccamara«

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The location

In the unique foyer landscape of the Grand Hall, there are bars on almost all floors offering drinks and light snacks before concerts and during the interval – with panoramic views included. On the 15th floor, a cosy wine bar tucked beside the staircase offers a breathtaking view over Hamburg’s port.

Good to know: The harbour bar on the 12th floor stays open for an hour after the event ends, serving long drinks in addition to its regular drinks menu.

Weinbar im Foyer Großer Saal
Weinbar im Foyer Großer Saal © Robin Schmiedebach

Production:

Udo Potratz  Recording & Mixing
Jannes Freckmann  Sound Assistant

Maik Neumann / Nils Kohstall  Camera
Nils Kohstall  Edit

Mike Neumann  Technical Project Management

Julika von Werder  Production Management

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