Esposti
A sound journey into the memory of the the esposti.
WITH THE PATRONAGE AND COLLABORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAPLES, CULTURA NAPOLI, THE REAL CASA SANTA DELL'ANNUNZIATA, RAI CAMPANIA, AND WITH THE MEDIA PARTNERSHIP OF TGR CAMPANIA.
Imagine crossing the threshold of an ancient place where, for centuries, newborn lives were entrusted to fate. “Esposti” is not simply a podcast: it is an immersive experience, an intimate journey through the Real Casa Santa dell’Annunziata in Naples. Here, thanks to archival documents and testimonies uncovered by the Pred ETS team, the stories of the abandoned infants — the esposti — come back to life, suspended between pain, love, and solidarity. New technologies amplify these buried voices, allowing them to resonate once again in our ears.
The series retraces the origins of the surname Esposito and the history of the centuries-old institution that welcomed abandoned newborns through the famous Ruota degli Esposti (Foundling Wheel). Through testimonies, documents, original music, and a sound design that evokes the whispers of stone, the podcast revisits the lives of the children who passed through the institution, the fostering system, and the legends that still inhabit our collective memory.
It is a sound journey that brings together historical rigour and multimedia creativity to give voice to an extraordinary human heritage — a dialogue between past and present that invites reflection on themes that remain deeply relevant today, such as identity, care, and dignity.
“Esposti” weaves together true stories — from the workings of the wheel to daily life inside the institution, from the fostering system to folk legends — in order to question what it means to be an esposto today. Each episode opens a window onto a hidden world, drawing the listener into an emotional journey that bridges past and present and invites us not to forget.
For further information, see the articles in Artuu Magazine and Napoli Magazine.
THE EVENT
To celebrate and present the series, Pred ETS transforms the Salone delle Colonne of the Real Casa Santa dell’Annunziata into a theatre of sound, memory, and collective participation.
When? 20–21 December 2025
Time? 10:00–19:00 (free admission with booking until capacity is reached)
Where? Real Casa Santa dell’Annunziata, Via Egiziaca a Forcella, Naples
Across these two days, visitors will experience a sensory journey in which the memory of the esposti takes shape through voices, soundscapes, and archival testimonies. The premiere of the podcast coincides with the celebrations for the 2500th anniversary of the city of Naples, highlighting the deep connection between the history of the institution and that of the city itself.
CREATIVE TEAM
Artistic Direction and Direction
Simone Esposito – anche autore dei primi quattro episodi
Writing
Lorenzo Prattico – autore del quinto episodio
Executive Production and Organisational Management
Francesca Redighieri e Simone Esposito
Narrator
Miriam Candurro – interprete di Suor Costanza
Original Music and Soundtrack
Gabriele Esposito, con la partecipazione del violinista Andrea Cito
(“Nu’ Ricordo Luntano” – tema musicale della serie)
Sound Design and Audio Editing
Tommy Grieco
Mr. Parker – sound engineer
Additional Voices
Marialuisa Diletta Bosso
Benedetta Savino Buonocore
Laura Orabona
Francesca Redighieri
First-hand Testimony
Armando Palmiero – uno degli ultimi esposti accolti nella Ruota
institutional support
The project was made possible thanks to the ongoing collaboration with the Culture Department and the Film Office of the Municipality of Naples, the daily work of the staff of the Real Casa Santa dell’Annunziata, and the contribution of everyone at PRED ETS.
In addition, the project has received the patronage of Rai Campania and the media partnership of TGR Campania, both of which have recognised its cultural and social value, supporting its dissemination and accompanying its communication journey.
“Esposti” has also received a warm greeting from the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella — a further acknowledgement of the series’ civic and historical significance.
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