IDAGIO | Fabrizio De Rossi Re: Vox in bestia, Inferno - Matteo Franceschini: Vox in bestia, Purgatorio - Alessandro Solbiati: Animalia, Paradiso 8011570372079

Featuring

Laura Catrani
Fabrizio De Rossi Re
Matteo Franceschini
Alessandro Solbiati

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Composer's Artistic Vision

The three composers, Fabrizio De Rossi Re, Matteo Franceschini, and Alessandro Solbiati, were asked to compose five short pieces each, inspired by Dante's tercets about animals, in their individual styles.

Album & Artwork

The album "Vox in Bestia" is a project for solo voice by Laura Catrani, featuring music by Fabrizio De Rossi Re, Matteo Franceschini, and Alessandro Solbiati.

Cultural Impact

The project "Vox in Bestia" was initially created for Rai Radio 3 as a 15-episode series, which aired in May 2021, and was also envisioned for live theatrical performances.

Composition History

The idea for "Vox in Bestia" originated in 2020 during the pandemic, combining the concept of medieval bestiaries with Dante's upcoming anniversary.

Recording & Production

This recording of "Vox in Bestia" took place in the Chiesa di San Giuseppe ai Piani, Bolzano, on August 2-3, 2021, with Andrea Dandolo as producer, editor, and mastering engineer.

Album & Artwork

The album includes texts by Dante Alighieri and contemporary Italian writer Tiziano Scarpa, with images by Gianluigi Toccafondo.

Performer Biography

Laura Catrani, the soprano on this album, is known for her work in solo voice repertoire, having performed Luciano Berio's 'Sequenza III' early in her career.