Tag: Gruppo vocale Famiglia Sala

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Blown away yet again…

I’ve written before about the vocal group Famiglia Sala (the Sala Family); we do our best to attend their concerts whenever we visit Switzerland and Italy.

They always blow us away when we hear them live, but I didn’t really expect to feel so moved listening to them online. Especially since they were performing — as is everyone these days! — from separate locations. This Stabat Mater event was broadcast on Swiss television for Good Friday, but we finally watched the video tonight. It’s a deeply devotional presentation, and — sure enough — the Famiglia Sala blew me away yet again.

From the event description:
Together they overcame the limitations and difficulties of this period to leave a profound testimony of a moment destined to remain in history. The result has great emotional impact that aims to allow people who cannot participate at religious services during this period, to still have a moment of reflection through music and reading.

It truly did have great emotional impact and the singing was simply out of this world gorgeous. Bravissima, Famiglia Sala!

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Music as love

What do you do when you live in California but your absolute favorite singing group is based in Como, Italy? Well, I’ll tell you, every time you visit Europe you eagerly await an opportunity to hear them sing!

I’m talking about Gruppo vocale Famiglia Sala (the Sala Family vocal group), an amazing singing group composed of father (Paolo), mother (Maria), and their five children (Sofia, Lucia, Giovanni, Margherita, and Caterina).

I’m blown away every single time I hear them, starting from four years ago. The impact never lessens; just the opposite in fact — each time I hear them I’m as deeply moved as the first time.

This afternoon was the latest example. As I listened to them sing, I felt as though I was being nurtured and replenished on a deep soul level. It’s hard to put into words, but I found myself pondering the power in their performances and asking myself why?

Of course there’s the fact that each one of them is a superb musician with an amazing voice. Their commitment to excellence and love of music is apparent in every song.

There’s also the fact that they are warm, loving, fun people who enjoy what they’re doing, which definitely shows in their performances.

But many groups meet these first two criteria. I’m convinced that what sets La Famiglia Sala apart, and takes it to a whole other level, is that they embody love expressed through music.

Love for the music; love for one another; love for their listeners; and they sing with so much devotion that I just know love for God is there as well.

I realize this probably sounds rather hokey and exaggerated, but when they sing I feel surrounded and infused by love. My theory is that their commitment to love has opened them up to become powerful channels for love, which then flows through their voices, eyes, and smiles. That love is a palpable presence that uplifts and heals everyone in the room, then expands to bless the world.

Thank you, Famiglia Sala. Grazie di cuore.