London – November 2005. TRH The Duke and Duchess of Calabria were guests of honour at a traditional Christmas Concert, which took place close to the artistic Oratory of the Gonfalon in Rome.
The concert was preformed by the Orchestra The Duke of Calabria, which is named after the Grand Prefect tohonour the illustrious musical culture of the Court of the Two Sicilies. The orchestra performed works by Paisiello, Pergolesi Scarlatti, Berlini and by Alfonso Maria de’ Liguori. In addition a number of typical Neapolitan sonatas were also performed.
A number of distinguished guests attended including His Eminence Mario Francesco, Cardinal Pompedda, Prince Alessandrojacopo Ludovisi Altemps, Delegate for Lazio aswell as HE GiuseppeBalboniAcqua, Ambassador of Italy to the Holy See, HEJohn Joseph, Ambassador of Austria to theHoly See, HE Emilio Marin, Ambassador of Croatia to theHoly See, HE Machado Barrouin, Ambassador of Brazil, HE Samir Al Kassir, Ambassador of Syria, General Sabato Palazzo, Marquis Gaetano Sersale, Princess Delfina Massimo Lancellotti, The Duchess Altea Altemps di Gallese, Marquises Francesco and Serena Capranica del Grillo.