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 Jennifer Steadman on December 11, 2010 at 1:07pm

Do you know, i dont think there is anything more beautiful than a choir singing carols at Christmas.

 

Especially from a venue like the Basilica of Assisi. It is a truly wonderful amazing beautiful building.

 

I really wish I could go, but listening to the concert on the radio will be the next best thing.

 

Thank you so much for posting this for us Pilar.

 

Love Jennifer XXXX

 

Permalink Reply by Robin on December 11, 2010 at 1:41pm

Thanks Pilar, this will be beautiful. I hope after that MB gets to come on home and relax for the Holidays and see his little granddaughter!

Robin :)

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on December 11, 2010 at 2:27pm

Oh my goodness Pilar, that concert sounds heavenly! I know most of the pieces mentioned and although  they’re not all Xmas related pieces, they’re gorgeous and peaceful. It sounds to me that  Michael and Noa are the only 2 soloists, because most of the pieces mentionned are either instrumental or choir pieces and most of the names mentionned are composers.  Michael has worked with Steven Mercurio the conductor before, he was the conductor on "Merry Christmas from Vienna". I guess we all know what Michael will be singing! Thank you so much for the article Pilar! If anyone knows exactly where and when we’ll be able to watch it, please share with us here! Take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Steadman on December 12, 2010 at 2:09am

Oh Sylvie, can you just imagine the accoustics? Heavenly!!!

 

I reckon Michael will sing 'Hellelujah' and it will ring through the rafters!!!

 

I really wish I could be there.

 

Love Jennifer XXX

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on December 12, 2010 at 2:55pm

Yes Jennifer, I can imagine and thanks for the audio picture in my mind!I'm pretty sure he'll sing both "Hallelujah" and "The prayer" so those who'll be listening are in for a treat... Let's just hope Michael is feeling better by then, poor sweetie... Well take care Jen and thanks again. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Permalink Reply by Donsimoni Bernadette on December 12, 2010 at 10:12am

Hello Pilar, Thank's to share this information !! And Jennifer and Sylvie, it will be very nice if this concert comes thrue !!! Listining Micheal from Assise, Italy, in Canada, Usa and France : Wouaou... I dream another time !!!! Have a good day ! Bye BD

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on December 12, 2010 at 10:52am

Hi Bernadette,

 

I`ll be listening in Scotland too - if we can get tuned in - would love to be in Italy itself to here it!  Hope and think Michael may sing "The Prayer" or maybe he will go for his great rendition of "O Holy Night"!  - Obviously, hope too, after news about Stuttgart that he is well enough to perform - not that many days away now!

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (when it dawns) to you and yours from Sylvia - a wee Scottish friend.             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Donsimoni Bernadette on December 12, 2010 at 12:14pm

Thank's Sylvia for your answer and your wishes !!!! You too : Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with us on the site of Michael Bolton... Bye BD

Permalink Reply by Helena on December 14, 2010 at 6:39pm

Thanks Pilar for posting this!!  I have the Italian channel at home Rai Internationa/Rai Italia, so there is a chance I can see it there.  For everyone else, the website for Rai is www.rai.it.  We may be able to see it on their website, besides the possibility of seeing it on Youtube.  When we get closer to the 25th, I'll check the site and see if they advertise this concert and let you all know what it says.

I have been to Assisi twice and yes it's beautiful.

 

Hugs,

Helena

Permalink Reply by Helena on December 14, 2010 at 7:07pm

Thanks Florin.  :)

 

Helena..xx..

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on December 16, 2010 at 12:57am

Hi Helena and Florin, thank you so much for posting these! The only thing I’m wondering though is what time EST will it be presented. I haven’t checked your site yet Florin, but what language is it in? I just want to know, when I decide to attempt checking it out. Helena please, if you find out anything about times and such, do let us know. Now here’s hoping Michael will feel better by showtime Saturday. Take care and thanks again. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Permalink Reply by Helena on December 16, 2010 at 6:48pm

Sylvie, I looked  at Rai International's web site and there TV listening goes up to this Saturday.  So I'll check on Monday and let you know the time and rest of the information.  Hugs, Helena...xx..

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