Wanted Chorus in concert: A unique event not to be missed!
The renowned gospel choir will perform in the splendid setting of the Grave, creating a magical medley of sounds and colors through Christmas carols specially crafted and adapted for the stunning voices of these nine professionals, who have long performed on stages around the world, enchanting and captivating audiences of all ages!
On the natural stage of the Castellana Caves, we will be able to listen to sopranos Sabrina Lo Perfido and Isabella Minafra; contraltos Marcella Genco, Cristina Castellana, and Sara Nigri; tenors Donatello Palmisano and Davide Lo Deserto; and basses Giuseppe Pascale and Angelo Calella.
All masterfully directed by Maestro Vincenzo Schettini.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Il WANTED CHORUS Founded in August 1997, WANTED has distinguished itself through the energy, creativity, and emotional power of each member. A journey through the world of African-American religious music, from its origins to the funky rhythms of modern music. Over the years, WANTED has performed in theaters, squares, churches, auditoriums, and clubs throughout Italy and Europe.
Traveling shows:
– “THRILLER on air” the new musical-show that revolves around the Pop Music of the 80s and which sees the extraordinary participation of special national and international guests (www.thrilleronair.com).
– “PassionchrisT” is a representation of the Passion of Christ in an absolutely surreal and futuristic form. Gothic atmospheres in which an introspective journey takes shape into the mind of Jesus, his earthly feelings, his human weaknesses and the divine virtues contained in the meaning of his death (www.facebook.com/WantedChorusPassionchrisT)
Collaborations:
– MARIO ROSINI (Sanremo 2004)
– SIMONA BENCINI (ex “Hijack to Cuba”)
– ANTONELLA LOCONSOLE (Friends of Maria)
– SAVINO ZABA (RDS DJ and speaker on RADIO DUE) for the musical “Gospel Dream” conceived and written by the Wanted Chorus
– ANTONIO DA COSTA
– TONY ESPOSITO
– DJ ANTHONY ROMENO (participation in the song “I won't let you go” published by Purple Music).
Acknowledgments:
– 2004 “PREMIOFESTIVAL” (Conversano – BA): award given to the greatest Italian Gospel exponents
– 2007 “ITALIAN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS (Turin – RAI Auditorium): for the best Italian Gospel group of the year
Discography:
– Level One (1999)
– Live! (2004)
– Greatest Years – a 10-year journey (2007)
-Thriller On Air (2011)
Press Office Grotte di Castellana Srl – Serena Greco – cell. +39 348 7649373 – www.grottedicastellana.it
