WOMEN MAKING HISTORY

Women Composers made history on 9 December 2006 when their Virgo Lauratana Mass was performed at the Main Altar of St. Peter Basilica in Rome. According to the Vatican Radio it was the first time in the Basilica’s history that music composed by women was performed during a service. The Mass was written by members of the ArteMusica of the Marches headed by their president Maestro Paola Ciarlantini. The other women composers are: Barbara Polacchi, Roberta Silvestrini, Stefania Spadini, Sara Torquati, Loredana Toto’, and Francesca Virgili. They are pictured here with the Pope’s Vicar (Deputy) for the Vatican City, Archbishop Monsignor Angelo Comastri. Over 2,000 persons witnessed the historic event which ended with a standing ovation lasting several minutes.

Maestro Ciarlantini has recently composed a song titled “Peace in the World” for BVI artist Vernon Pickering. The song is part of Vernon’s new album and is published by Warner Chapell. The album titled  “The Eyes of Love” will be available for downloads on the net worldwide at sites like iTunes, iMusic, Napster and other 120 major music portals beginning in March 2007.