micheal CASTALDO's La Dolce Vita Weddings Ent.

Hello and welcome to our wedding music services listing.

For the past several years, there has been a surge in public interest of classic-timeless Italian songs… this is primarily due to the overwhelming worldwide success of the 3 Tenors and Andrea Bocelli. Recently, David Foster’s protégé Josh Groban hit #1 on the Billboard charts with very little radio airplay… What’s going on?

Once appreciated by a few opera aficionados, these classic romantic Italian songs with pop sensibility productions, are now being enjoyed by the masses.

If you are seeking to bring some of that old world charm and ‘La Dolce Vita’ ambiance to your themed event/affair consider hiring an Professional Italian Vocal Specialist for your corporate party or wedding. Surprise and treat your guests/clients to a stellar performance of the worldwide smash hit ‘Con Te Partiro’ ...classic Neapolitan songs like ‘Core ‘Ngrato’ and Opera arias such as 'Nessun Dorma' from Pucini's Turnadot.

To meet and exceed your discerning clients/guests entertainment expectations, inquire about the Italian musical services of michéal CASTALDO *.

Read what the premiere Italian-American Press have been raving about this Italian Classical-Pop Crossover artist:

“…engaging and fascinating… a must listen, in fact, to be enjoyed…” - America Oggi

“…the perfect complement to an Italian music collection…” - La Gazzetta Italiana

“…plush world of ballads and utter sweetness…” - Celebrity Café.com

"… his craft, with crisp articulation present with every lyric and a projection that exudes the essence of CASTALDO’s heart and soul.…” – The Italian Tribune

Steven Scott Orch., Hank Lane Orch., Ric Mango Orch., Al Scatts Orch., Sumar Ent., CD & Co., Starlight Orch., New York City Swing Band, Destiny Band, Entertainment Consultants, Spirit Of New York & New Jersey, Harold Davis Orch’s., Starlyte Music, Ariel Ent., Vali Music and Time Machine are just some of the premiere Tri-State entertainment offices that have called upon the expert services of this award winning - world class musician.

The Pierre Hotel, The Plaza Hotel, The Ritz Carlton, St. Regis Hotel, The Manhattan Club, The Yale Club, The Harvard Club, Cipriani’s 42nd Street and The Rainbow Room are some of the premiere Manhattan venues this Crooner has performed at.

High profile Italian/American affairs include: The Perrillo Family, the Sbarro Family, The Petrocelli Family, The Longo Family, The Pellegrino Family, The Zaffina Family, The Santorelli Family, The Pizzimenti Family, The Galante Family, & DeMaria Family. Corporate and Fund raising events include: The Foundation for Small Voices, Hospital for Sick Children, World Hunger Year, Hyatt International Hotels, Loro Piana and Callisto Pharmaceuticals.

michéal has professional charts/lead-sheets and a studio quality ‘live to track’ CD of his repertoire and given ample notice, has no problem learning special song(s) for your event/party.

CASTALDO is available for any event in the New York Tri-state area and beyond. He speaks fluently in Italian and is able to emcee your event/party as well.

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As a crooner/musician/artist and band director micheal CASTALDO has created a special niche for himself in the NYC area wedding industry.

Normally when a bridal couple wants Italian themed music for their party but have hesitations of hiring an Italian Band from Brooklyn or The Bronx and would rather have a top shelf American band with an Italian vocal Specialist to perform their favorite songs …most will call micheal CASTALDO first for this specialty.

micheal CASTALDO has been performing for the past 20 years sometimes doing up to 80 events per year and gets all his work from referrals and word of mouth.

The quality and level of Italian music performed is classic top brand in the style of Andrea Bocelli, the 3 Tenors, Il Divo or josh Groban. (not your stereotypical Italian wedding band).

These are the various scenarios you can engage micheal CASTALDO:

1) As a freelance Italian Vocal Specialist (working as a freelancer with over 20+ top music entertainment offices in the Tri-State NY/NJ/CT area), micheal CASTALDO has proprietary charts to all his Italian music repertoire so that any professional band can back him up. micheal CASTALDO also has proprietary sound recordings (not karaoke) of the songs from his latest Italian themed CD’s that he performs live to track (CD) during the various meals are served and when the band is taking a break. So if you've chosen a band already and need Italian music, contact us for a quote for a 1 to 4 hour performance fee.

2) micheal CASTALDO also performs live to track with various DJ’s in the New York area. So if you've chosen a DJ already and need Italian music contact us for a quote for a 1 to 4 hour performance fee. CASTALDO has several DJ's he works with often and can contract a DJ on your behalf.

3) Lastly, for small parties (less than 100 attendees) (normally in restaurants, lofts or boutique hotels) where the client wants 50%+ Italian music but doesn’t have the budget to hire an Italian-American band, then micheal CASTALDO will contract a band of any size of top rated musicians (anywhere from a duo to an Orchestra) to provide the entertainment. The union musicians micheal CASTALDO hires are some of the best in NYC having toured with major artists and played on top Broadway shows.

With the above performance scenarios micheal CASTALDO will also provide the opportunity to screen the DVD “Visions of Italy” as a backdrop to my performance of these classic and Timeless italian songs. This DVD has majestic scenes and vistas of Italy that really take an Italian themed party to the ultimate level of entertainment.

Whether your celebration is in a garden setting or in the grandest of chapels or temples, michéal CASTALDO will perform your perfect wedding ceremony and reception music to set the mood and furnish your special day with lasting memories. Complementary consultation is always available for customizing your particular event. Contact michéal CASTALDO via phone or email.

• Award-winning songwriter/producer & recording artist michéal CASTALDO is an Italian-born Canadian native and New York City resident who believes, “Life is not a cup to be drained, but a measure to be filled.” He began filling his proverbial cup of life at an early age by studying voice with Maestro Nicola Pisapia, a protégé of the great Italian Operatic Tenor - Enrico Caruso.

CASTALDO’s new CD's ‘VILLA’ & La Dolce Vita 'NAmerica' released on Vital Recordings are now available in stores and online (Amazon, Tower Records, Barnes & Noble, HMV etc) everywhere in the US & Canada.

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