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Castel Gandolfo to host concert in honor of Pope Leo XIV
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV will attend a concert in his honour on Saturday, 18 July, at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, hosted by the Diocese of Albano as a gesture of affection and communion.
- The concert, starting at 9:00 p.m., features violinist Marco Rogliano performing Paganini’s La Polacca and pianist Rossana Tomassi Golkar playing a new reworking of Bellini’s Norma by Oscar-winning composer Luis Bacalov.
- The 55-member orchestra I Musici di Parma, conducted by Pier Carlo Orizio, will accompany the soloists, with a visual production highlighting key moments of the opera’s drama and a Bechstein grand piano from the Fabbrini Collection.
- Bishop Vincenzo Viva expressed joy over the Holy Father’s presence in the diocesan territory and gratitude to benefactors, local businesses, artists, and staff who contributed to organizing the event.
