The Carillon Collection of Enrico Salierno
2022-01-01 08:00 - 2028-12-31 17:00 UTC
The second floor of Villa Fiorentino houses a permanent exhibition of music boxes donated to the city of Sorrento by cabinetmaker Enrico Salierno.
The latter, a native of the historic center of Sorrento, found his fortune in America with the art of Sorrentine marquetry.
Between the 1960s and 1970s he opened a workshop in Los Angeles in which he devoted himself to the import and export of typical Sorrento artifacts (caskets, paintings, game tables etc.) on which various inlaid works were applied, the artistic and manual expression of the local craft tradition. Also included in the manufacturing process was the assembly of music boxes.
From year to year the cabinetmaker, in the company of his wife, would return here to Sorrento to reunite with his family and friends, but above all to prepare orders to be sent to his workshop in the US.
Having come to the end of his professional cycle, Enrico Salierno, as a sign of gratitude to his native land and its craftsmen, decided to donate to the city of Sorrento a part of his patrimony that best represented “his” world of origin: a very rare and valuable collection of music boxes, collected during his years of activity, mounted on fine furniture of both Sorrento and international origin.
Subsequent to Enrico’s death, thanks to the invaluable collaboration of his wife and fraternal friend Mario Cimmino, as well as the Sorrento Foundation and the Sorrento Inlay Craftsmen’s Union, it was possible to conclude all the complex bureaucratic and transportation procedures for the artifacts from Los Angeles to Sorrento.
All that was needed was a stable location where all these works could be kept on display: what better place than Villa Fiorentino?
The Sorrento Foundation, therefore, is proud to dedicate this entire space to the Salierno Collection on the second floor of the villa.
The room is entitled “Enrico Salierno, artisan of Sorrento”.

Part of the Salierno collection
Detail of the cylinder a music box
Detail of a music box mounted on a cabinet
Some of the music boxes donated by Enrico Salierno
Sorrentine Craft Tradition meets the art of music boxes

Access to the exhibition is included in the cost of the Villa Fiorentino ticket.

The Art of Sorrento Inlay: Permanent Exhibition at Villa Fiorentino
2022-01-01 08:00 - 2028-12-31 17:00
Inside Villa Fiorentino, the historic residence in the heart of Sorrento and home to the Fondazione Sorrento, visitors can enjoy a permanent exhibition dedicated to Sorrento wood inlay, one of the finest examples of Italian craftsmanship.
This permanent exhibition was created to promote and preserve this centuries-old artistic tradition, which made Sorrento famous worldwide for the skills of its woodworkers.
The project was strongly supported by President Gianluigi Aponte and Managing Director Mario Gargiulo, and realized in collaboration with the Sorrento Inlay Craftsmen Association, responsible for the setup.
“The Art of Sorrento Inlay” permanent exhibition guides visitors through the intricate process of inlay work, which involves combining thin veneers of wood in various colors with precious materials like mother-of-pearl, ivory, and metals.
Then, the result is a refined mosaic of wood, forming intricate images and elegant decorative patterns.
Sorrento’s inlay tradition flourished during the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially during the Grand Tour era, when artists and intellectuals from all over Europe visited the Sorrento Peninsula.
The foundation of the School for the Inlay and Carving Industry in 1886 played a key role in consolidating this art on an international level.
The exhibition includes unique pieces such as furniture, boxes, panels, and decorative objects that testify to the beauty and precision of Sorrento’s inlay.
Today, although fewer artisans remain, they are focused on producing high-quality items that keep this remarkable tradition alive.
Useful Info
Location: Villa Fiorentino – Corso Italia, 53 – Sorrento (NA)Opening hours:
Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM;
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Info: +39 081 878 2284 – info@fondazionesorrento.com

O’ Sole Mio – Opera and Neapolitan Tradition in Villa Fiorentino
2026-04-15 21:00 - 2026-10-28 21:00
The Elegance of Opera meets the charm of Neapolitan Music, giving life to a unique concert with a dreamlike atmosphere.
This is “O’ Sole Mio“, where the famous opera arias and the most famous Neapolitan songs come together in a perfect union, enhanced by the elegance of the prestigious rooms of Villa Fiorentino, in Sorrento.
The concert, organized by Opera in Roma, includes the presence of Soprano and Tenor, accompanied by Mandolin and Piano alone.
The artists will perform a musical repertoire celebrating Neapolitan and operatic music: from Traviata, to Tosca and Rigoletto, passing through Funiculì Funiculà, Torna a Surriento and O’ Sole Mio.
Soprano, Elena Memoli
Tenor, Marco Ferrante
Mandolin, Carmela Persico
Piano, Antonino De Rosa
Artistic Director, Ivan Iannone
Let yourself be enchanted by the dream atmosphere offered by one of the most enchanting places in Sorrento, among the notes of the Neapolitan Song and the Opera!

Info and Costs:

Period: from 15 April to 28 October 2026
Time: 9.00pm
Full ticket: €55.00
Reduced ticket: €50.00 (Reserved for: Groups of at least 8 people | Minors between the ages of 8 and 17 | Military personnel | Students under 26)

Metti una Sera in Villa 2026: Summer 2026 in Sorrento in Villa Fiorentino
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-09-12 17:00
Music, theatre, literature, dance, cultural meetings and live shows. Back to Sorrento Metti una Sera in Villa 2026, the summer event that transforms Villa Fiorentino in one of the main cultural stages of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Since 23 June to 12 September 2026, the headquarters of Fondazione Sorrento it will host a rich program of events ranging from classical music to jazz, from Neapolitan song to contemporary theatre, through artistic performances, book presentations and evenings dedicated to solidarity. The program involves artists, musicians, actors and authors from all over Italy, offering a calendar designed for both residents and the numerous visitors who choose Sorrento during the summer season.
The program of Metti una Sera in Villa 2026
Organized in the spaces of Villa Fiorentino, along Corso Italia in the heart of Sorrento, the event offers almost three months of cultural events with free entry to most of the events. The program alternates concerts, recitals, theatre, literary meetings and shows dedicated to the valorisation of Italian and international musical and artistic culture.
June events
June 23: Jazz Duo Michele Carrabba and Nico Marziliano
The musicians Michele Carrabba (sax) and Nico Marziliano (piano) pay homage to John Coltrane and his immortal compositions in an evening dedicated to the great jazz repertoire.
Free admission.
27 June: RaccontiAMO – Fiori di Vetro
Theatrical performance based on the new book by Maria Rosaria Selo, with the participation of Maria Rosaria Selo, Marco Palmieri, Francesca Maresca and Carmine Di Domenico.
Free admission.
29 June: Attuare la Costituzione
Presentation of the book “Implement the Constitution” by Luigi De Magistris.
Free admission.
30 June: Nonetto OLES
The Lecce and Salento Symphony Orchestra offers a program that crosses auteur pop, jazz, South American sounds and contemporary influences.
Free admission.
July Events
7 July: Nigun Clarinet Quartet
A musical journey that crosses Baroque, Klezmer, Jazz and contemporary repertoire.
Free admission.
10 July: Punto e a Capo in concerto
Musical evening with the Punto e a Capo group.
Free admission.
14 July: Areton in concerto
Concert by the Areton formation.
Free admission.
17 July: Facimme ‘e Cunti
With Daniela Ioia and Antimo Casertano.
Text and direction by Antimo Casertano, Teatro Insania production.
Charity evening in support of the RF78 – Per Semper Roby association.
Paid entry for charity
18 July: Lo Cunto de li Cunti
Show dedicated to Basile’s Baroque and the genius of Roberto De Simone.
Free admission.
23 July: Omega & Friends
A musical journey through Disco Music and the great international hits of the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties.
Free admission.
30 July: Carlo Poddighe in concert
Free admission
31 July: Antonio Onorato in concert
Appointment with one of the most appreciated guitarists and composers of the Italian jazz and world music scene.
Free admission
August Events
1 august: Ray Gelato and The Giants
Concert by the famous international band led by Ray Gelato.
Free admission.
4 august: Suspire d’Ammore
With Elisabetta D’Acunzo, accompanied by Aniello Palomba and Paolo Propoli.
A serenade for voice and two guitars dedicated to the Neapolitan musical tradition.
Free admission.
8 august: Trio Divas
Martina Russo, Rosalba Veniero and Elena Vollaro propose a show that combines music, theater and interpretation through national and international repertoire.
Free admission.
11 august: Non ti Disunire
With Ciro Capano and Gennaro Carbone on piano.
Free admission.
18 august: Duo Antonio Barresi e Antonio Nicolaci
A refined musical journey between Europe and Latin America for guitar and flute.
Free admission.
21 august: Le Armonie in concerto
The vocal trio offers famous Neapolitan, Italian and international songs accompanied on the piano by Maestro Antonello Cascone.
Free admission.
22 august: Lauro & Gabriele con Michele Maresca
That’s the Way We Would Have Liked To…
Serata benefica.
September Events
From 4 to 6 September: Campania Wines and Flavors Meetings – Cryteria Project
Food and wine event with outdoor stands dedicated to the excellence of the Campania region.
3 september: Discovery Spaziodanza Sorrento
Dance evening by Mariana Gargiulo.
4 september: Raffaele D’Angelo
The young Lucanian pianist offers a repertoire dedicated mainly to the piano works of Franz Schubert and Viennese Romanticism.
Free admission.
11 september: Sonata d’Amore
With Luigi Fracasso on piano and Giuseppe Semeraro narrative voice.
A show between music and theater dedicated to the story of Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck.
Free admission.
12 september: Sinfonia di Fiabe
Organized by the Friends of Opera Association.
A multisensory show for families that offers the most famous melodies of animated and fantasy cinema.
Free admission
