An Exciting Concert In Rome! — 19 October 2014

Aurelio Porfiri · October 16, 2014

Aurelio Porfiri (Composer), Luigi Ciuffa (Conductor), Gianluca Libertucci (Organist)

Missa in Festo Beatae Virginis Mariae de Horto

19 October 2014 • Rome • 11:00am

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About Aurelio Porfiri

Renowned as composer, conductor, theorist, author, pedagogue, and organist, Aurelio Porfiri has served the Church on multiple continents at the highest levels. Born and raised in Italy, he currently serves as Director of Choral Activities and Composer in Residence for Santa Rosa de Lima School (Macao, China).

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