Casella, Mulè, Respighi Pizzetti: Musica per violoncello e pianoforte
5/3/2024, 10 Tracks, 1:04:36
Featuring
Roberto Trainini
Stella Ala Luce Pontoriero
Alfredo Casella
Giuseppe Mulè
Ottorino Respighi
Ildebrando Pizzetti
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Composer's Artistic Vision
These Italian composers also engaged in rediscovering Italian Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music, alongside popularizing contemporary compositions.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features an untitled work by Giuseppe Pontoriero, an artist who lived from 1946 to 2017.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The 'Generation of Eighteen-Eighty,' including composers Casella, Malipiero, Pizzetti, and Respighi, sought to innovate and create a unique character for Italian music.
Historical Context
The album features Italian cello and piano music from the early 20th century, a period where diverse influences like Gregorian chant, Monteverdi, opera, and late-Romantic styles were assimilated by composers.
Composer Biography
Composers of the 'Generation of Eighteen-Eighty' were open to international experiences and exchanged ideas with prominent contemporaries like Schönberg, Hindemith, and Bartók.
Recording & Production
The recording was made possible by the Monteverdi Conservatory, specifically using the Michelangeli Hall, and featured a Steinway & Sons piano technician, Giulio Passadori.
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