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Anno Domini Multifestival 2009 in the Beautiful Italian Alps! You don't want to miss this!
Anno Domini Multifestival web brochure of the event availble as pdf
Dr. Luca Sgro at Oropa.
Dede Sgro! Her cousin Samuele Monti...
Another event promoted by the Anno Domini Association is the “ANNO DOMINI MULTIFESTIVAL”, an international christian artists seminar held every year (since 2001), in the Sanctuary of Oropa (Biella).
ARTISTI OSPITI ALL'ANNO DOMINI MULTIFESTIVAL 2009
Guests @ Anno Domini Multifestival 2009
MUSICA POP-ROCK-GOSPEL-BLUES-SOUL-R&B-ETNO- WORLD/Music:
Rai Bailey (USA); Ira Jackson & Martin Miller (UK); Angeli Fernandez (Mexico/USA); William Wixley & Band (NL); Anno Domini Gospel Choir, Daniele Pasini, Chiara Grillo, Mimmo Sparacio, Gruppo Folk di Musica Occitana "Lou Serpent", Giko & Kayros Ensemble (Italy)
... e altri ancora (alcuni sono a tutt’oggi da confermare_sono possibili cambiamenti)! ...and more still to be confirmed
LE DISCIPLINE/The disciplines:
CANTO GOSPEL/Gospel Singing: Ira Jackson & Martin Miller (UK); CANTO POP/Music: Chiara Grillo (IT); DANZA/Dance: Springs Dance Co. (UK); MOTIVAZIONE/Motivation: Sr Carmela Santoro (FMA,IT); ANIMAZIONE_GIOCHI DI CREATIVITA'/Entertainment & Creativity Games: Laura Fasciolo, Egidio Carlomagno (IT); ARTI GRAFICHE & VISIVE/Visual Arts: Salvatore Pino (IT); TEATRO/Drama: Lucia Nigri (IT)
SPECIAL GUEST: ... ROSSANA CASALE: per la prima volta all’ADM con grande gioia di tutti!/...@ her first time at ADM for the pleasure and joy of the all audience and participants!
Con la partecipazione straordinaria di BUNGARO ...and the very welcome participation of Bungaro, a real "old" friend of ADM.
Below is my longtime friend for 20 years and director of this blessed event each year, Aurelio Pitino!
www.myspace.com/annodominimultifestival
e-mail for more info: info@annodomini.org
ANNO DOMINI MULTIFESTIVAL 2009
Oropa (BI), Italy - June 25-29
The Anno Domini Multifestival:a meeting point in the Christian Art in the world !BE PART OF IT !!!
This year the nineth Anno Domini Multifestival will be held, once again, in the splendid and attractive Sanctuary of Oropa. From June 25 to 29, Christian Artists from Italy and from the rest of the world will participate to this special event.
For amateurs the ADM is a time of spiritual relief and a source of inspiration; after one year of ministry giving a lot and often having few contacts with other collegues, the vision can be made clear and renewed. For professionals the ADM is the right place where developping new talents: a place where being “discovered”!
A meeting point...
for musicians, poets, painters, sculptors, actors, mimers, singers, songwriters, playwrights, dancers...professionals and amateurs.
A meeting point...
- where you can see together christian artists coming from different cultures, with different styles and forms;
- where you can receive new guidance, inspirations and spiritual renewal;
- where you can reflect how to put your personal faith into practice in a creative way and check your task within he local church and society;
- where you can find opportunities to spread your spiritual and creative horizons;
- where you can exchange information, knowledge and experience with friends and collegues involved in artistic ministries;
- where you can find encouragement to work towards excellence;
- where you can live the morning and evening concerts and the night programmes(Holy Rock Café/Gospel Music Café);
- where you can attend the GMWI & ARTS( Gospel Music Workshop of Italy & Arts), a division of Anno Domini Association on.
- where you can register and take part at ADM AWARD (Song Contest Award for singers, authors and composer). President of the Commission is Maestro VLADI TOSETTO (he has written for very well known Italian pop artists such as: Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini, Giorgia, and many more. Registration dead line: June 24, 2009.
Being part of ADM you can become partner of Anno Domini Association and keep on making the future of Arts. This eighth year the theme of the Seminar will be focused on:” What is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs" (Mt 10:27). Various speakers will motivate participants to reflections and actions in the light of this theme.
WORKSHOPS
MUSIC (Pop-Gospel Singing)
Workshop No 1: " Singing with the soul"
(Credibility and coherence in the interpretation of modern song).
Teacher:Chiara Grillo(Italy)
Workshop No 7(3 continuous hrs on Sunday June 28): "Gospel according to Mr Ira Jackson".
(How to find out the “soul” of gospel and sing it well enjoing…in a choir!).
Teacher: Mr Ira Jackson & Martin Miller(UK) --In English with translation into Italian
DANCE
Workshop N. 5: "Creative Dance Techniques"
(The workshop goal is to explore creative methods for dance creation which integrates mind, body and soul).
Teacher:Springs Dance Co. (UK) -- In English with translation into Italian
DRAMA/ENTERTAINMENT
Workshop No 6: "The pleasure to get involved…”
(Journey across voice, body...and soul).
Teacher: Lucia Nigri (Italy)
Workshop No 3:” Shadow plays...in the Light”
(Workshop of shadow theatre to tell stories and tales…)
Teacher:Laura Fasciolo(Italy)
VISUAL ARTS
Workshop No 4: “Sculpture: “The form in your hands...with clay”
(How to express your faith through clay sculptures).
Teacher: Salvatore Pino (Italy)
MOTIVATION
Workshop No 2: “Into the family: relationships to let you grow”.
(Love expresses itself in the couple life and family relationship).
Teacher: Sister Carmela Santoro (FMA, Italia)
THE STAFF
ART DIRECTOR: Aurelio Pitino MC:Luisa Moscato
SOUND & LIGHT: Professional Congress & Sound, Torino Sound Engineer: Giuseppe Ramundo_Light Engineer: Enrico Ferrero
RECEPTION: Sr Carmela Santoro
STAGE MANAGER: J. Carlos Tudose
TRANSLATER: Stefania Muggianu
RECORD & BOOKSTORE: ADM Record & Bookstore TV SHOT: Missioni Don Bosco/TelePace.
A special THANKS to all ARTISTS, CLINICIANS, ADM STAFF and all VOLUNTEERS for giving their time and help freely...
LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU...!!!
Below is Aurelio's Partner in the faith for this event for so many years: Sister Carmela! One of the sweetest people I have ever met!
At the trial stage, concerts were held in theatres, churches and squares all over Italy, Anno Domini Gospel Choir has also taken part in gospel and music festivals. Their live and studio performances have often been broadcast by both the public television (RAI) and most important commercial TV and radio networks (MEDIASET).
The last evening at Oropa 2008.
I applaude their great sound and lighting technicians. Wow! These guys are top notch. Never ever a problem for monitors or ear monitors. Excellent sound ALWAYS!
Professional Congress & Sound
Sound: Giuseppe Ramundo
Lights: Enrico Ferrero
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News from Italy!
05 May
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Finnish Gospel Music and The Arts... in The Italian Alps of Oropa!!
28th June-2nd July 2007!
(English translation of Swedish text) Österbotteningen Tidning
Nina Åström
www.ninaastrom.com
It is summer, the sun is shining here in Finland, and how beautiful has it been?! Wow! Kaunis maa Suomi! (Beautiful land of Finland!) But many finns, including myself, are travelling this time of the year, most on holiday and for me it is always because of work. Yet at the same time, I am able to see more of God's world, meet new people and return home feeling like I have grown a bit more in the things that really matter.
Once again I have the privilege, this time along with Nina Åström, to represent our country at the Annual Anno Domini Christian Arts International Multi-festival, in the Italian Alps, not far from Biella (about 2 hours from Milano).
People there are always interested and surprised to hear about Finland, and what is happening in Christian music and the arts here. In general, they are completely unaware of what is going on in Finland sadly, but are always eager to learn about our country and what is happening in the Christian Creative Arts. We need more webpages and information in English and other languages about our land, so that we can spread the word of all the wonderful things happening here.
I try to do my part, by going to Karleby's Tourist office before leaving for Italy, and load up on maps of Finland; Karleby in particular, and all the brochures I could find in English, to take with me. Some of my friends have labeled me: "ambassador for Finland", because everytime I leave for a tour or to teach at seminars in other countries, they know that I will be speaking to others there at the festival, about Finland! When something is good, you want others to know about it!
The place where this annual event takes place, is in the Italian Alps (Oropa)... and all we can say is, that one can't find the words to express the beauty of this area, as they begin to ascend the steep incline, on the way to the Sanctuary at Oropa. It is all too marvelous for words...
This place is built on Holy ground, and it is magnificient to say the least. The snow-topped mountains, and the vallies below, all lined with blooming flowers and towering trees was breathtaking and we might say, a bit different from our Finnish landscape.
All the artists are housed on the grounds of the Oropa Sanctuary during the week of activities. There is much to do and see of course. One finds a ski lift that takes you up to the top of the Alps, but some folk like to walk up there. At the top there is a lake with a white sand beach and all. Naturally, being faithful to myself, I declined the walk!
Christian-Charles de Plicque & Choir
There is always the ever present and always with smiles, hugs and some great prayer meetings and times of reflection, Sister Carmela. I can't say enough about her. She is a very important part of this festival for many years. She is a nun with a big heart to serve others. We need more people like her in the world!
The director of the festival I have know more than 20 years I guess, Aurelio Pitino. This man is quite a powerhouse when it comes to being efficient and well organised... all stuffed into a small body. He does it all First Class and makes His Heavenly Father very happy I am sure. Aurelio, for many decades, is doing a marvelous work in the area of Christian Arts in his country. This brother can sing too! You should his choir, the Anno Domini Gospel Choir?! You can "google" their name and find out more info. They have some wonderful cds and fantastic in person.
To read more about this annual event:
www.annodomini.org
Every night, after each concert, there is a jam session with the artists, at the Holy Rock Café on the Sanctuary grounds. It is the perfect place to unwind and have some fun. We stay up until the wee hours of the morning, drag ourselves back to our rooms, just to get up again in a few hours for breakfast together and a new day of lectures, workshops and in the evenings, concerts.
In Oropa, I think that like the Bible says: The praises of God's people, is like a sweet smelling incense in His nostrils. We will all be there again this year, because of Christ and we will come back home, refreshed, encouraged and with more determination that ever, to share the Gospel, through music, through the Arts.
Borta bra, men hemma bäst! (There is no place like home!)
Christian-Charles de Plicque, Journalist for:
Österbottningen Tidning (Daily News of Karleby)
Angel House International Missions Ministries r.f.
more pictures from Oropa Italia in the Italia Galleria
