Charles Anthony Silvestri is a lyricist, poet, and medieval historian whose words have shaped some of the most evocative choral works of the 21st century. Known for his collaborations with composers like Eric Whitacre ("Sleep," "The Sacred Veil") and Ola Gjeilo ("Tundra," "Sainte-Chapelle"), Silvestri crafts texts that blend spiritual themes, historical inspiration, and emotional resonance. His recent projects include *TUVAYHUN — Beatitudes for a Wounded World* (2022), a sweeping choral-orchestral work with Gjeilo that reflects on global struggles and hope, and *Sainte-Chapelle*, a luminous ode to Paris’s famed Gothic chapel. With a PhD in medieval history, Silvestri often draws from ancient texts and sacred traditions, giving his lyrics a timeless quality. When he’s not writing, he’s likely nerding out over obscure historical details or collaborating with his wife, soprano and music educator Wendy Silvestri.
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