XXV Concerto di Natale ad Assisi- XXV Xmas Concert from Asis
http://www.amadeusonline.net/news.php?ID=1291981168
Michael will be one of the artist that will sing at the Xmas concert from Asis, Italy, along with Noa and other ones. Will be broadcasted by Raiuno (Italy) next 25th. Maybe we will able to watch it online through some of those website we used to watch DWTS.
Google translation of the above article:
XXV Christmas Concert in Assisi
Noa, Michael Bolton and Div4s sing Christmas with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Mercurio, Saturday, December 18, 2010
By Antonio Vivaldi with Nicola Piovani, by Johann Sebastian Bach to Leonard Cohen, by Edvard Grieg with Leroy Anderson: Notes for a special event, a special day. It 's the Christmas Concert, Saturday, December 18 at 11.30, against the backdrop of the Upper Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi. Starring the voices of Noa, Michael Bolton, the ensemble of sopranos Div4s, violin Roberto Ranfaldi, the baton of Steven Mercurio director of New York and the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai. In the program, a magical journey to the most beautiful melodies of the Nativity, including songs in the folk tradition and classical compositions. To enhance the concert also Children's Choir "I Piccoli Musici" directed by Mario Mora and the Choir of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, directed by Father Giuseppe Magrino.
The concert - which will be broadcast on Eurovision Raiuno December 25 at 12.25, after the blessing Urbi et Orbi Pope Benedict XVI - now into its twenty-fifth edition. Last year was followed in Italy for more than two million 500 thousand viewers, but - Rai International - has achieved worldwide.
The program for the 2010 edition opens with a classic Christmas: Silent Night by Franz Gruber (in the design and orchestration of Giancarlo Gazzani). Below Fantasia on Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Prayer of David Foster, the traditional Adeste Fideles; Beautiful That Way (La vita è bella) Nicola Piovani; Meditation from "Thais", for violin and orchestra by Jules Massenet; Gloria excelsis Deo, pax hominibus And on earth and Cum Sancto Spiritu from Gloria RV 589 by Antonio Vivaldi; Barcarole, from "Les Contes d'Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, Mykola Leontovich Carol of the bells, Ave Maria by Johann Sebastian Bach; Morning, Anitra's Dance in the den and the king of the mountain from Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1 Edvard Grieg, O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) by Adolphe-Charles Adam, The Walk To The Paradise Garden by Frederick Delius; Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson.
Christmas Concert
Basilica of Assisi - December 18, 2010 11:30 am
The concert will be broadcast on Eurovision Raiuno December 25 at 12.25, after the blessing Urbi et Orbi Pope Benedict XVI
Noa
Michael Bolton
Div4s
Roberto Ranfaldi, violin
Children's Choir "I Piccoli Musici"
Mario Mora - choirmaster
Choir of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Father Giuseppe Magrino - choirmaster
Steven Mercurio - Director
Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai
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Permalink Reply by Gail on
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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BJ2HM20101220
This an article about Michael and the concert.
Michael Bolton sings for the saints in Assisi
ASSISI, Italy (Reuters Life!) - Michael Bolton has gone from Dancing with the Stars to singing for the saints.
"I feel humbled here," Bolton said after recording the traditional Christmas concert in the frescoed basilica of St Francis of Assisi with Israeli singer Noa and New York conductor Steven Mercurio.
"I feel humbled to be reminded of the teachings of St Francis, which I was introduced to at a very young age. I don't know anyone who is not moved by his story," he said.
With Giotto's awe-inspiring frescoes of the scenes in the life of St. Francis on both sides of him, Bolton sang "The Prayer," "O Holy Night," and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" for the concert that will be broadcast on Eurovision on Dec 25.
The Umbrian hill town where St Francis lived 800 years ago is a long way from New Haven, Connecticut, where Bolton was born into a family of Russian Jewish immigrants 57 years ago.
"There is something special about this place. I have performed in churches and cathedrals and holy sites but there is something about being in the presence of everything that has been inspired by St Francis," he said.
"So, you are cognizant of this while you are learning your changes and your notes and everything else, but before it was time to sing, I kept finding myself getting very quiet, very tranquil and very respectful of where I am," he said.
But Bolton, who began his career as a hard rocker in the 1970s and has since delved into many other musical styles and ventures that have put him in the spotlight -- most recently in the 11th edition of Dancing with the Stars -- said he had no trouble melting into the background in a place like Assisi.
"When you're doing Christian songs ... there is a very different focus that you have to deliver. As a singer it is one of the very few times that you have to get out of the way. You have to hit the notes, but become a servant and it reminds you that St Francis was all about service to humanity," he said.
FIGHTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Service is nothing new to Bolton, whose foundation, The Michael Bolton Charities, has given some $6 million to groups that help women and children threatened by domestic violence.
Noa sang her very personal adaptation of Bach's "Ave Maria," and "Beautiful That Way," the theme song of Italian director Roberto Begnini's Oscar-winning film "Life is Beautiful."
A leading peace activist in Israel, Noa said she has a very strong affinity for the Franciscan monks who live there.
"For me, their principles of modesty and humility are the most important that a religion can convey to its followers. Unfortunately we don't always see that happening but this is the torch they bear here. I like that a lot," she said.
"But I think that we have to remember that beyond the symbols there has to be practical action. All of us can be inspired by St Francis ... but that has to translate into action because where there is no action, there will be no peace."
The New York-based Mercurio, who recently conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for Sting's world tour, said "you can't help but feeling a sense of peace and tranquility in a place like this and it comes across in the performance."
Bolton and Noa were accompanied by Italy's RAI television national symphony orchestra, the Italian female soprano quartet DIV4S, and the basilica's choir.
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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on
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Thank you sweet Gail for copying the article! It echoed pretty much the interview Pilar posted. It leaves you warm and fuzzy just listening to it... It was wonderful and you are a gift! Thanks for posting it sweetie, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on
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Hi Gail,
Thanks a million for putting in that article - great to read it - thanks Gail.
Sylvia. Wee Scottish friend.
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Permalink Reply by Mariu Lolllett on
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I agree.... and I wish the concert will be broadcast
on Rai International. Thanks again, Gail and Pilar.
Take care
Mariu
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Permalink Reply by Donsimoni Bernadette on
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Hello Pilar, I agree with you : a very beautiful angel with blue eyes like the sky and a voice like cristal stone... Wonderful !!! And we speak about who ?!!! lol Michael, of course.. Have a nice day !! Bye BD
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Permalink Reply by Helena on
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Hi Sylvie and everyone,
I just went searching on Rai International's web site about the concert. The latest info, is that the concert will be shown on Rai International on Sunday, December 26 at 9:45 in the morning (Italian time), which is good for anyone who lives in Asia and Australia....for us in the New York time zone it's 3:45 in the morning!!!! Well I'll be sleeping at that time, I have to go to work on Monday. Maybe they will repeat it on Monday evening or another day....not sure but I can check later.
So Sylvie don't worry...I'm sure someone will post it here on the forum or on Youtube eventually.
Hugs,
Helena..xx....
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Hi Helena, out of pure curiosity, will it also play on your Italian channel at home? And have you heard of a terrific invention of the past century called a Video Cassette Recorder? :D Just checking. Well, thanks a lot for the info sweetie, hope they do re-run it or someone does put it on Youtube. Thanks for checking for us Helena, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Permalink Reply by Pilar on
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Hi!
Ok, I thought that could be... but no, I guess that the concert is not to be broadcasted here in Spain... =(
If I am wrong, will let you know.
Merry Xmas!
Pilar
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Permalink Reply by Nicolette on
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Hi Pilar,
I have just seen the Christmas concert from Assisi on Eurovision Raiuno, It was so beautiful!! Michael sounded amazing, great atmosphere and a fantastic location. It made my (Christmas) day... :-)
Nicolette from Holland
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