The Roman Triptych

Stefano Tomaselli

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The “Roman Triptych” is a collection of lyrical poems written by Pope John Paul II expressing profound spiritual themes and subsequently published by the “Libreria Editrice Vaticana” in several languages.

His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, in a private audience granted to the celebrated artist Plácido Domingo, personally expressed his wishes that his poems be put to music and that Maestro Domingo perform them.

Profoundly honored and moved by the request made by His Holiness so close to his passing, Maestro Domingo, promised to uphold the Pope's desire.

Pope John Paul II’s wish is being realized this, the year of his canonization process. The Italian album “Roman Triptych” is a major new musical composition and will be directed by Maestro Domingo with Stefano Tomaselli as Executive Producer and Plácido Domingo Jr. as Music Producer.

The setting of the poems to music has been entrusted to Plácido Domingo Jr., Stefano Tomaselli, Lee Holdridge and Victor Vanacore. These composers have been engaged to compose the music for the “Roman Triptych” in a classical-Romantic style featuring full symphonic orchestra, chorus and solo tenor.

Maestro Domingo is the Artistic Director of the Project and will personally approve each musical piece for inclusion in the work and will record and sing at the first public presentation.

The purpose of the music remains to advance and appreciate the poems of his Holiness Pope John Paul II. The music will extend his message of beauty and spirituality by transmitting it to a broader audience in accordance with his wishes.

The Polish Mission of the Orchard Lake Schools has not only given their active approval but their support and backing through their extensive network in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Marcin Chumiecki, Director of the Polish Mission and eminent figure in the Polish community is working exclusively with Mr. Tomaselli to advance and promote the project throughout the Polish community, worldwide.

Stefano Tomaselli with Lech Walesa, President of the Republic of Poland ‘90-95 (Nobel Prize Laureate)

and Marcin Chumiecki, Director of the Polish Mission. Picture taken at the “Polonaise Ball” 2010.

Plans are underway to realize this work and fulfill the wishes of His Holiness that the voice of Maestro Domingo interpret these poems within this year, 2012.