Marco Quagliarini, the composer, believes in music in the 'classic' sense of instrumental tradition, using it to express complex thoughts, similar to the Viennese classics.
Compositional Technique
Quagliarini uses 'symmetrical and specular dodecaphonic structures' to inject directionality into an otherwise static twelve-note composition, similar to the Second Viennese School.
Compositional Technique
The Ricercare pieces are notably long, lasting a quarter of an hour or more, and lack evident divisions or pauses, demanding sustained attention from the listener and performer.
Performer Biography
The Duo Ardorè, featuring Rebecca Raimondi (violin) and Alessandro Viale (piano), has premiered many new compositions written specifically for them and has received high critical acclaim for their recordings.
Compositional Technique
The Ricercare compositions explore the piano and violin, both separately and together, pushing the boundaries of their expressive possibilities.
Performer Biography
Alessandro Viale, the pianist on this album, is an eclectic musician who also holds a degree in physics and has conducted orchestras, founded ensembles, and composed a film score.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Marco Quagliarini defines 'Ricercare' as having the dual meaning of 'interior and structural research,' emphasizing music as a journey where something changes.
