Man Of The Year!

Bet you didn’t know that we have our very own version of the Renaissance Man living right here in Boston, did you?
Yup.
And we have chosen him All Thing Sicilian’s “Man Of The Year”
Let me tell you a little about this treasure, this jewel. Someday, you will remember that I wrote these words. Leonardo is that talented, that gifted.
His name is Leonardo Ciampa and in my opinion he is a musical genius and a gem of a human being.
I love Leonardo.
A lot.
Born in 1971, composer/organist/pianist LEONARDO CIAMPA is acknowledged as one of the most gifted and versatile musicians of his generation. He lives in Boston

His compositions (which are considered “Neoromatic” in style include “The Annunciation Op. 23) (Cantana for chorus and strings); “Suite Siciliana Op. 14 (for violins, piano and orchestra), five organ recitals, a concerto for piano and organ, a piano quintet, and numerous sacred works. His works are published exclusively by CIC (Comprositorum.com)
Whew!
Leonardo has made seven European tours encompassing Italy, Germany and Austria and has also played in many International festivals.
He currently directs the Chapel Organ Series at MIT in Boston and I urge you to attend one of his concerts (he posts his schedule on his website www.leonardociampa.com)
For good measure, he has also written two books (“The Twilight Of Belcanto” and “Don Lorenzo Perosi”) and has a popular blog (faultbook.blogsspot.com) and Facebook page too!
Several years ago, the Boston Globe wrote “Genius is a word that pops up in conversations about Leonardo Ciampa”
I love Leo. To me he is the essence of a pure soul. We have known each other for years and I treasure his friendship. Most importantly, Leo is of Sicilian origin and a true and genuine person.
Bravo!
This month…Italian Cultural Heritage Month…we have picked Leonardo Ciampa as All Things Sicilian’s Man Of The Year.
And no one deserves it more. Truly a remarkable person..
Thank you for being Sicilian, Leonardo!