"Funiculì, Funiculà" is a classic Neapolitan song composed in 1880 to celebrate the opening of the first funicular railway on Mount Vesuvius. Its infectious melody has been adapted in numerous classical works, including arrangements by Richard Strauss and Rimsky-Korsakov.
A lively Neapolitan song composed in 1880 to celebrate the opening of the Mount Vesuvius funicular railway. It became internationally popular and was erroneously attributed to Richard Strauss for years.
Funiculì, Funiculà is one of the most famous Neapolitan songs ever written, composed by Luigi Denza with lyrics by Peppino Turco in 1880 to celebrate the opening of the first funicular railway on Mount Vesuvius. The song became an instant success and has been performed by countless artists worldwide, sometimes mistaken for a traditional folk song.
