Aldo Orvieto was a co-founder of the Ex Novo Ensemble in 1979, a group dedicated to contemporary music.
Performer Biography
Luigi Piovano, the cellist on this album, was chosen by Maurizio Pollini, a renowned pianist, to participate in the Pollini Project in 1999, leading to his debut at the Salzburg Festival.
Performer Biography
Aldo Orvieto, the pianist on this album, has recorded over ninety CDs for various labels, focusing on composers of the classical era of the 20th century, all to critical acclaim.
Performer Biography
Tatsuya Shimono, the conductor, gained international recognition by winning the First Prize at the Tokyo International Music Competition for conducting in 2000 and the 47th Besançon International Competition in 2001.
Performer Biography
The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on this album, established a unique commission series called Japan Phil Series, which has premiered 42 works by Japanese composers as of 2020.
Instruments
Luigi Piovano performs on a Francesco Ruggeri 'detto il Per' cello, crafted in Cremona in 1692, which is on loan from Francesco Micheli.
Recording & Production
The 2020 UNESCO Creative City of Music Award (Isang Yun Prize) was awarded to Luigi Piovano and Aldo Orvieto for their contributions to society and achievements in arts and education.
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