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Columbus Symphony Orchestra Displays Virtuosity at Carnegie Hall

Maestro Alessandro Siciliani has had a storied career in classical music that included positions as conductor laureate and music director with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. One of Alessandro Siciliani’s crowning achievements with the Ohio orchestra centered on a debut at Carnegie Hall in 2000. A New York Times review of the performance lauded the opening, a vividly scored performance of Arrigo Boito's ‘’Mefistofele' Prologue, which brought together the combined forces of the Columbus Children's Chorus and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Chorus. The demanding piece was attacked with "confident virtuosity” by brass players, both onstage and in the overflow third balcony. At the same time, the blending of choral voices masterfully conveyed distinctions between alternating passages that feature penitent mortals and cherubim. At the center of this choral extravaganza was bass-baritone Stephen West, in the title role of the devil. Maestro Siciliani was also lauded for his interpretive reading of Brahms’ Second Symphony, with the performance providing a showcase for winds and strings. These sections demonstrated “warmth and solidity,” as they capably navigated shifts in tempo. The sold-out performance was bolstered by the presence of many of the orchestra’s long-standing supporters, who traveled from Columbus and provided standing ovations following each presented piece.

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Trinity Catholic School Meets Standards for Modern Curriculum

Maestro Alessandro Siciliani is a world-renowned conductor who has not only received the prestigious Amerigo Vespucci Award but has also performed in world-class venues such as Argentina’s Teatro Colon. A resident of Columbus, Ohio, Alessandro Siciliani supports Trinity Catholic School at Our Lady of Victory, a local Catholic school and church. Trinity Catholic School, Our Lady of Victory’s educational program, has established a strong curriculum based on National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) standards. The school also provides education to nearby parishes including St. Margaret of Cortona, St. Christopher, and St. Francis of Assisi. Trinity Catholic School instructs children enrolled in kindergarten to eighth grade in both academic subjects and Catholic-based principles. The program focuses on spiritual, moral, and ethical lessons while at the same time preparing students to think creatively and reflectively. The curriculum embeds instruction that facilitates students becoming problem-solvers, decision-makers, and socially responsible citizens. Important in today’s environment, the curriculum prepares students to use the various technological media. In the course of their studies, students learn how to create, publish, and analyze various digital products.

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An Overview of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan

Maestro Alessandro Siciliani is a world-renowned conductor with a history that extends to the finest music schools in Italy. The artistic and music director for Opera Project Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, Alessandro Siciliani received musical training at the historic Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan. Established by royal decree in 1807, the Milan Conservatory initially had 18 students. Today, it is the largest center for musical education in Italy. For more than 200 years, the conservatory has served as a launching pad for some of the greatest musical talents in the world, including Alfredo Antonini, Ludovico Einaudi, and Mario Nascimbene. The Milan Conservatory welcomes students from around the globe and offers instruction in numerous instruments, solo singing, choral singing, and orchestra conducting. The conservatory takes part in the Erasmus Programme, which provides opportunities for exchange students to study and work in European countries while they pursue a degree. The conservatory also partners with middle schools and high schools to accept gifted music students at an early age.