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In this electronic
opera, Dr. Sofia composes a celebration of the life of Francis of
Paola, a Franciscan monk who lived in the fifteenth century and who
dedicated his life to benefit mankind and the peaceful coexistence of
all.
The opera is adapted from the biography written by Padre Antonio
Castiglione, O.M. and was conceived and realized as a multimedia
composition for dancers, narration and graphics. The narration was of
concern "to find the right words to support the true meaning of
Charitas." Finally, while reading a book, Hinduism: A Cultural
Perspective by David R. Kinsley, Sofia came across the words "that made
perfect sense (even though one subject is of Christian faith and the
other is Hinduism) and that fit appropriately with the music and
dance." This compact disc contains the music and narration of
Charitas.
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