Luca Lombardi, born in Rome in 1945, is one of the most prolific and inventive Italian composers of our time, known for his symphonic works, oratorios, and operas.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The flute, whose sound relies on vibrating air columns and human breath, can be seen as a metaphor for life in Lombardi's works, present in the diverse pieces on this album.
Composition History
The piece Ro' is written in memory of Lombardi's father, Franco Lombardi, a philosopher and professor, and quotes a Neapolitan song composed by Franco.
Interpretation
During the premiere of Lombardi's opera Prospero, flutist Roberto Fabbriciani was visibly on stage, playing his 'magic' flute whenever Ariel appeared.
Composition History
Luca Lombardi's opera Prospero, based on Shakespeare's The Tempest, associates the flute with the spirit Ariel, whose servitude enables Prospero's magic.
Composer Biography
Lombardi has lived in Germany, Japan, and Israel, and has received accolades for his music in these countries as well as in his native Italy and the United States.
Performer Biography
Roberto Fabbriciani, the flutist on this album, has innovated flute technique and collaborated with major composers like Luciano Berio, Pierre Boulez, and John Cage.
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