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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF SERGIO | |
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MILITELLO | |
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Introduced By: Senators Lombardi, Walaska, Jabour, Crowley, and Lombardo | |
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Date Introduced: February 28, 2013 | |
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Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration | |
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WHEREAS, Sergio Militello of Florence, Italy, is a world renowned musical talent |
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whose interpretive ability and brilliant skills as an organist, concert performer, choirmaster, |
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composer, teacher, and conductor has moved audiences across the world and distinguished him as |
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one of the leading organist improvisers in the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The beauty of organ music raised in song and celebration is a joy to behold |
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and an enriching experience for our senses and our souls. Mr. Militello’s concerts have been |
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praised for their variety and interest and have been hailed for their unique repertoire, which is |
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carefully chosen for each venue and instrument; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Militello has written, published, and recorded myriad scores of choral |
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and organ music and has written various compositions for solo instrumentalists and organ, soloist |
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singers, chamber orchestras, and film music. In 2003, the Maestro received special appreciation |
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from Pope John Paul II for a musical work dedicated to the Pontiff; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to performing, Mr. Militello has lectured at various conferences |
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and was the Choirmaster and Principal Organist at the great Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in |
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Florence; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2002, Mr. Militello founded the "International Center of Sacred Music." |
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From 2003 through 2012, he served as Director of the "Diocesan Institute of Sacred Music," and |
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in October of 2013, he is planning to teach a Master's class dedicated to Italian Renaissance |
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Polyphony; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergio Militello is truly deserving of our recognition and praise. His body of |
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professional work leaves a distinguished legacy whose impact can be felt not only in its |
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originality, but also in the countless lives that his musicality has touched and inspired; now, |
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therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
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hereby applauds and celebrates the glorious musical accomplishments of Sergio Militello and |
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warmly welcomes him to the Rhode Island State House; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Sergio Militello. |
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