'Italian Christmas Concert' Bringing Award-Winning Tenor To Newtown

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Library Company, the oldest operating library in Bucks County, is bringing a traditional “Italian Christmas Concert" to Newtown featuring award-winning Italian tenor and producer Michéal Castaldo.

The concert takes place on Dec. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. at the historic Newtown Theatre located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a pre-event cocktail hour. There will also be an intermission with cash bar holiday libations served.

Castaldo will perform classic Christmas carols that evoke the sounds and timbre of Bethlehem from his chart-topping best-selling album, "Extravergine: Christmas in the Mediterranean," accompanied by his string quartet and harpist.

Due to the generous support of the Newtown business community, tickets are available for only $75 for general seating and can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/Dec7thChristmasConcert. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Newtown Library Company during regular hours. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Newtown Library Company.

"The concert will capture your heart and imagination with the spirit of the holidays in the beautifully restored and intimate Newtown Theatre," said organizers. "Even those who do not speak Italian will be moved by the setting, the songs, and Michéal’s powerful and melodic voice."

Over the past 13 years, Michéal Castaldo has entertained more than 500,000 people across the USA, Canada, and Europe with creative and rousing renditions of classic Italian songs. Castaldo’s performances are enchanting, heartfelt, and authentic.

This will be Michéal’s first Christmas concert in Pennsylvania. In between songs, he will treat the audience to stories, spoken in English and Italian, that share moments from his Italian upbringing, tidbits about his musical journey, and insight that went into his song choices. All songs and carols are sung in Italian, with a few sung in English and Latin as well.

Live performances of songs from Castaldo’s Extravergine CD and the new Christmas in Italy CD will include "Mary, Did You Know?" (Maria, Lo Sapevi Tu?), "Oh Santa Notte" (Oh Holy Night), "E Nato Il Bambino Gesù" (What Child Is This?), "Batte Nel Cuore, Suona Natale" (Little Drummer Boy), "Gioia Nel Mondo" (Joy To The World), and "Astro Del Ciel" (Silent Night).

Castaldo translated the well-known Polish carol, "Jezus Malusuenki," now entitled "Piccolo Jesu," which will also be featured along with "Gloria in Excelsis Deo - Day O!," "Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle," "Feliz Navidad," and "Adeste Fideles."

“Michéal Castaldo is the perfect way to move the Christmas spirit and holiday mood into your heart and home," said concert presenter and Newtown Library board member Joseph Carfagno. "Please join us in what will be the most spectacular voice you will ever hear live. Thank you for coming to perform in Newtown, Michéal.”

Majestic Castle Music Productions and the Newtown Library Company are partnering to help promote Italian culture and heritage at this Italian Christmas concert while raising funds to help the historic library.