The Conservatory of Music “Domenico Cimarosa” of Avellino was established under decree No. 1178 of 18 December 1973, as the result of the strong determination and high political sensitivity that characterised the academic year 1971-1972.
Maestro Vincenzo Vitale was the first appointed director, and Maestro Ettore Maggio took up as the first chair. The Conservatory was initially housed in the majestic Palazzo Caracciolo in the historical area of Avellino, near the Cathedral. The building was partly in disrepair, so only 200 students were admitted out of the 850 who submitted an admission application. So many applicants had not been foreseen at all, and every effort was made to guarantee everyone the right to study. So, the Conservatory came to life, and soon became an important artistic and cultural reference point for the entire province…