Music and spirituality for San Giustino Maria Russolillo: Morone's advice enchants Pianura

An evening of celebration, music, and profound spirituality—recounts Consiglia Morone—lit up the Pianura neighborhood on Sunday for the celebrations dedicated to San Giustino Maria Russolillo. A special event, eagerly awaited by the entire community, which transformed the heart of the Sanctuary of San Giustino into a great collective embrace, filled with music, applause, and prayer. The artist brought a varied and refined repertoire to the stage: international songs, great Italian classics, and traditional Neapolitan music revisited with a modern twist. A concert that united different generations and accompanied the most intense moments of the celebration. "From the first notes," he explains, "I felt a strong connection with the audience. My music was immediately received with warmth and participation. It was as if those present were enveloped by my musical flow, bringing me energy and affection. It wasn't just a performance: it was a meeting of souls, in a place that exudes great spiritual strength." The Sanctuary of San Giustino, a destination for pilgrimages from all over the world, was the setting and symbol of this evening. "Singing in a place of prayer, in front of those who come here seeking hope and comfort," Morone continues, "is a gift I will never forget. It's a feeling hard to describe: within these walls, I felt a direct connection to something greater, as if my songs were becoming a prayer." The artist performed pieces with modern arrangements and the delicacy that has become a hallmark of his performances. These were complemented by international classics, surprising with their elegance and intensity. I tried to bring my Naples to the world and the world to Naples,” he says, “because music is a bridge between cultures, emotions, and stories. Tradition is something alive, which can speak to young people if presented in a new language. The concert was packed with moments of great collective participation: the audience sang along, clapped, and many got up to dance, transforming the courtyard into a spontaneous party. Seeing the young people alongside the older ones, moving together to the same music, he adds, was the most beautiful sign of an evening that brought everyone together. For me, this is the power of music: there are no barriers of age, origin, or experience when you sing and dance together. Morone did not hide his emotion, also recalling the symbolic value of this stage of his career: This community has a welcoming soul, making you feel part of something. Here, in front of these people and this Sanctuary, I felt like I was giving something but also receiving much more. It was an evening I will always cherish, because behind every round of applause I felt a sincere thank you. At the end of the concert, the artist wanted to dedicate a thought to the saint who inspired the celebration: "I dedicate every note to Saint Justin Maria Russolillo and his mission, which continues to speak to hearts. I thank those who organized these celebrations for inviting me."

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