Gazzotti's father, a lawyer and president of the Philharmonic Society of Vignola, was a great music lover and a key figure in his son's musical education.
Composition History
A significant collection of Gazzotti's musical works, previously thought lost, was discovered in the Republic of San Marino, leading to a renewed interest in his music.
Recording & Production
This album was created after a successful concert and exhibition in Vignola, Italy, which broke the long silence surrounding Luigi Gazzotti's music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gazzotti's musical style, while not radically experimental like some of his contemporaries, skillfully elaborated on older stylistic features, occasionally introducing novel elements.
Performer Biography
Luca Saltini, the pianist on this album, is an award-winning pianist and conductor who has performed internationally and is currently the director of the G. Rossini chorus in Modena.
Performer Biography
Cristina Barbieri, the soprano on this album, is an award-winning opera singer who has performed over 30 principal roles in major European and American theaters.
Composer Biography
Luigi Gazzotti, the composer on this album, was born in Modena in 1886 but spent most of his short life in Vignola, Italy, where his family owned a villa with a small theater and a hanging garden.
