Music as Prayer

In life's most sacred moments, music becomes prayer and touches the soul of those who listen

Wedding Singer on Lake Como: an Italian Opera Tenor for Your Ceremony and Villa Reception

On Lake Como, music should match the landscape: elegant, discreet, never intrusive. Maestro Ilarion, an Italian tenor and pianist, accompanies weddings on both shores and on the upper lake: in Como, Cernobbio, Tremezzina, Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio and Lecco. He sings the Ave Maria and the moments of the nuptial Mass, and accompanies the villa reception. If you are looking for a wedding singer on Lake Como, here you'll find his voice, his repertoire and the way he works.

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Listen to the voice

Before choosing, listen: the Ave Maria by Gounod and a live recording in church, with no studio polish. As you scroll, the "Listen to the Tenor's voice" button also appears, with an Invocation to the Holy Spirit.

The Mass programme on the lake

The Maestro's repertoire includes more than sixty hymns for the nuptial Mass. On the lake, where churches are often small and face the water, the programme is built with intimate, luminous pieces, always agreed with the parish priest:

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From church to villa, even by boat

On the lake, church and reception are often on different shores. The Maestro coordinates with the wedding planner and the villa for boat or water-taxi transfers, so the music is ready when the couple arrives. At the villa: piano during the garden aperitif, a famous aria for the couple's entrance, a romanza at the toast with the lake at sunset.

Where I sing on Lake Como

Como and the first basin: Como, Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Laglio, Blevio, Torno. The central lake: the Tremezzina with Tremezzo, Lenno and Ossuccio, Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Argegno. The Lecco branch: Lecco, Mandello del Lario, Abbadia Lariana, Lierna. The upper lake: Gravedona, Domaso, Dongo, Colico, Dervio, Bellano.

Couples from all over the world

Lake Como is one of the most international wedding destinations in Italy. The Maestro works remotely with foreign couples and wedding planners, introduces the pieces in several languages and suggests moments that reach everyone, even guests who don't speak Italian.

How it works

1. Write to us with the date, town and church. 2. We build the programme together, moment by moment, and agree it with the priest and the villa. 3. On the wedding day the Maestro arrives early, rehearses in church and accompanies the ceremony and, if you wish, the reception.

For more information on programme, repertoire and availability: write to us about your Lake Como wedding.

What couples say

Testimonials translated from Italian.

Truly wonderful musical accompaniment for our ceremony. His voice is extraordinary and created a moving, special atmosphere. Everyone loved it, both us and our guests. An experience we will remember with great pleasure.

Stefania F.

Corrado's enchanting voice made my wedding magical, both in church and during dinner. He moved everyone with his intense performances, and then got us dancing, singing and having fun with his always elegant and friendly manner. Thank you so much for making our day even more unforgettable.

Avv. Bernadette Mazzú

We chose Corrado to accompany the celebration of our wedding and we are deeply grateful. His voice, intense and full of sensitivity, turned every hymn into a true prayer, helping us and our guests live the sacrament with recollection and emotion. With professionalism, discretion and great faith he made the liturgy even more intense. Heartfelt thanks for giving voice to our prayer on the most beautiful day of our lives.

Ketty

Ilarion's voice made our wedding unforgettable. Every guest was spellbound.

Giulia B.

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Stories from Lake Como

Would you like to hear the voice that will sing in your lakeside church?

Listen to Maestro Ilarion live in church. Then check availability for your date: we'll reply with an idea for your programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the tenor sing at church weddings on Lake Como?

Yes, Maestro Ilarion accompanies weddings all around Lake Como: Como, Cernobbio, Tremezzina, Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Lecco and the upper lake. He sings the Ave Maria and the moments of the Mass and, on request, at the villa reception too.

How can you get more information about the wedding singer on Lake Como?

Just write with the date, town and church of your wedding. The Maestro will reply with availability and a tailor-made programme proposal, for the ceremony and, if you wish, for the villa reception.

How is the music organized if the church and the villa are on different shores?

Boats or water taxis are scheduled, with a few minutes' margin for the instruments. The Maestro coordinates with the wedding planner and the villa so the music is ready when the couple arrives.

Which pieces does the tenor sing during the wedding Mass?

The repertoire includes more than sixty hymns for the nuptial Mass: Gloria, Alleluia, offertory and communion hymns, Sanctus and Agnus Dei, the Ave Marias by Schubert, Gounod and Caccini. The programme is chosen together and agreed with the priest.

Does the tenor work with foreign couples and international wedding planners?

Yes, on Lake Como most weddings are for foreign couples. The Maestro works remotely, introduces the pieces in several languages and coordinates with wedding planners on programme and timing.

How far in advance should you book the wedding singer on Lake Como?

For dates between May and September it's best to move at least six to nine months ahead: lake villas book up early, and this way travel, the church rehearsal and the programme can be organized calmly.

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