Musical Bridges Around the World showcases pianist Leonardo Colafelice in free streaming concert

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Posted By Brianna Espinoza on Wed, Jan 13, 2021 at 11:42 AM

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COURTESY OF KEN MAHNKE FOR MUSICAL BRIDGES AROUND THE WORLD

Courtesy of Ken Mahnke for Musical Bridges Around the World

Pianist Leonardo Colafelice, winner of the Bronze Medal and Audience Favorite Award at San Antonio’s Gurwitz 2020 International Piano Competition, is returning to the Alamo City virtually for a streaming solo performance.

The Italian native will be the spotlight performer of Musical Bridges Around the World’s Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral on this iteration of their free virtual Sunday performances.

These musical evenings aim to merge historic architecture and the music of award-winning artists from around the world, and who better than a performer that locals already declared il favorito?

Free, 7 p.m. Sunday, January 24, YouTube, musicalbridges.org.

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