Friends,
The verdict is in: I am no longer notable! At least according to Wikipedia.
To me the saga had a humorous element. Unfortunately, while I was sitting on the sidelines, half enjoying the silliness of it all, my fans took it much more seriously, some feeling quite upset. Though I appreciate your having rallied to my defense, I must ask you now to exercise restraint. There are musicians far greater than I who do not yet have a page on English Wiki. It is a very understandable symptom of having concertized more in Europe than in my own country (thus the lack of debate over the "Leonardo Ciampa" entry on Italian Wiki, German Wiki, et al.).
Photo by Robert Castagna (2008)
About Me
- Leonardo Ciampa
- Boston/Natick, MA, United States
- LEONARDO CIAMPA is an organist, pianist, composer, author, and vocal coach/accompanist and is highly thought of in each of those areas. Ciampa's compositions (which have been called “Neoromantic”) include orchestral, choral, chamber, and solo compositions. As an organ recitalist, Ciampa has made numerous tours of Italy, Austria, and Germany. Currently he is Artistic Director of the MIT Chapel Organ Concerts and Music Director of Christ Lutheran Church in Natick, MA. As a piano recitalist, Ciampa is known for his warm sound and colorful style reminiscent of the Golden Age of Pianists (pre-World War I). He is especially noted for his interpretations of Chopin, whose 200th birthday he commemorated with a series of six recitals in Boston (fall, 2010). Mr. Ciampa's compositions are published exclusively by CIC (http://cicmusica.com).