The musical journey

Since he was 10 years old he has pursued his passion for music. Instructed by his father and brother, he began playing the guitar and singing and soon found himself on stage performing at an early age. This continued with a variety of talent contests and school shows and in 1980 was fortunate to have sung solo at the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House.

His musical endeavours moved into bigger and better things and became involved in church music, rock and roll and wedding performances and many more events.

Luciano has many musical inspirations that have influenced him over the years: James Taylor, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Eva Cassidy, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell and many more.

Luciano is also a music educator, teaching guitar and singing privately and at Summersong Music Camp. He is also an music event coordinator and has a small home studio for recording.

Here is a synopsis of the major performances in Luciano’s career so far:

Musicals and Bands

• Joseph and his Technicolour Coat
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Neil Williams’ performance events at the Parramatta Riverside Theatres
• Yarramundi Music Club (monthly music night at UWS Hawkesbury)
• Elvis and Friends shows (Paddy Twohill productions)

Choirs and ensembles

• Armonia (ensemble based at UWS, conducted by Luciano)
• Hawkesbury Song Company (Choir based at UWS)
• Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall: De la Salle College events
• Mountains Opera Events – Performances in several Operas – La Traviata, Macbeth, Semele.

Solo and duo

• Many private parties and receptions
• Duo: with Beth Richards
• Duo: with Jenny Twohill
• Restaurant gigs
• University events and conferences
• AgCamp (High school agriculture student event at UWS)
• Music events at Colo High School

Events

• Church music at St Madeleine’s parish church at Kenthurst for many years
• Passion plays
• Numerous weddings and funerals
• Confirmation and communion masses
• Easter and Christmas masses
• Italian feast days such as the “Madonna de la Grazie” feast at Marsfield
• Farmers Markets
• Nursery open days