RIVADOLMO'S
CONCERT 2002
 
1° ITALIAN PARISH ORGANIZES FIRST "CANTAGIOVANI," NEW
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Wednesday, May
1, at 8:30 on the soccer field next to St Luis Gonzaga
Rivadolmo, Apr 3 (special)- The Parish of Rivadolmo is organizing
the first annual International Concert of Christian Music, "Cantagiovani,"
to take place parish in Rivadolmo The event is the result of
the ideas of some of the parish faithful who have been touched by
the lyrics and the testimony of faith on the part of some song
composers, and who have strongly wanted to create this moment of
evangelization for young people. The objective is to speak
of God and of faith in God with the language they know best and
follow: music.
Roberto Bignoli,
recent winner of two Unity Awards (the world Oscar of Christian
music) will be the artistic director. Thanks to him,
Italians and foreigners famous in the world of Christian music
will sing there.
From outside Italy will come three ladies: Angelina Davis, a
13 years-old from Mississippi who has a great talent of song, is
gifted with a profound spirituality, and has recorded seven CD's.
From California
comes the respected singer Donna Lee, who offers delicate and
spiritual songs accompanied by her guitar.
From Nicaragua
but residing in Miami comes Sara Torres, a singer who interprets
her beloved Latin American music.
From Italy will
come Don Mimmo Iervolino, a priest dancer from the Region of
Campania, who brings all the warmth and gestures, singing and
dancing praises to God. At this time his new CD, "Jesus
on line," has been released; it brings together music, dance,
and texts of absolute spirituality, produced by the Messenger of
St. Antonio of Padua.
Roberto Bignoli,
recent winner of two prizes in the US, corresponding to an Oscar
for Christian music, in addition to being the artistic director,
will also sing in Rivadolmo with his splendid voice joined with
that of J.J. Cale, to witness to his faith.
From Cremona
comes Marco Bonini, a layman involved in charitable works, who
places his song and musical gifts at the disposition of the cause
of the Lord, choosing music that ranges from rock to rap.
From Genoa comes
the group Mt 5,13, a group of young dancers and singers who, in
addition to their music, offer dance and joy as a testimony of
their faith and who take part in dancing with the young people who
follow them.
From Liguria
comes also the presenter of this event, Piergiorgio Bussani, known
and appreciated in various festivals that have developed
throughout Italy.
Admission to the
concert is completely free
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