Cesare Augusto Grandi, a composer on this album, resumed composing after 35 years of teaching at Conservatorio Martini in Bologna, where his father had also taught.
Composition History
This album aims to preserve guitar compositions from the Bolognese school, spanning from the 1970s to the 2020s, which were often performed only once.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features "Composizione," a 1937 work by Italian artist Atanasio Soldati (1896-1953).
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Tactus," is a Renaissance Latin term for what is now called a "measure" in music.
Composer Biography
Giacomo Manzoni, one of the featured composers, taught composition at Conservatorio Martini in Bologna from 1969 to 1974, where he trained many successful students.
Composer Biography
Gilberto Cappelli, a composer featured on this album, is a refined author whose works have been presented five times at the Biennale di Venezia, and he also dedicates himself to painting.
Performer Biography
Andrea Orsi, the guitarist on this album, has performed over 500 concerts internationally as a soloist and in chamber ensembles, and has taught guitar for many years.
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