Ambassador of Italy’s Reception at Villa Firenze for Choral Arts
By January 6, 2014 0 1698
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On Dec. 5, The Ambassador of Italy and Mrs. Claudio Bisogniero, as the Honorary Patrons of The Choral Arts Society of Washington’s 33rd Holiday Concert and Gala, An Enchanted Christmas, hosted a special reception at their residence Villa Firenze. Guests enjoyed Italian cuisine by Executive Chef Roberto Grazioli. Ambassador Bisogniero introduced a short presentation featuring ten members of the Choral Arts Chorus conducted by Artistic Director Scott Tucker. The audience joined in English and Italian choruses of “Silent Night” in honor of the Year of Italian Culture in the United States.
- Choral Arts Artistic and Executive Directors Scott Tucker and Debra Kraft, Laura Denise Bisogniero and The Ambassador of Italy, 2013 Gala Chair Olwen Pongrace, Choral Arts Board Chair Diane Schaefer | courtesy of Choral Arts
- Courtney Overcash