Molinini's compositional style is described as an autobiographical narrative, stemming from his complex life, and also 'mythobiographical,' as he dialogues with past and present composers.
Compositional Technique
Each of Molinini's 8 Studies for Piano is named after a rhetorical figure, an idea that arose from the studies' inspirations from pre-existing composers and works.
Performer Biography
Vitantonio Caroli, the pianist on this recording, studied with renowned teachers like Aldo Ciccolini and Lilya Zilberstein and has performed over 200 concerts internationally.
Composition History
The 8 Studies for Piano were created to give purpose to individual piano pieces Molinini had written without a specific destination or name.
Composer Biography
Antonio Molinini, the composer of these 8 Studies for Piano, was a versatile musician who taught harmony, counterpoint, fugue, and composition at conservatories in Bari, Monopoli, and Trento.
Notable Performances
The world premiere of Antonio Molinini's 8 Studies for Piano was given by Vitantonio Caroli on October 19, 2023, at the Teatro Comunale in Corato.
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Provenance
Falla: Siete canciones populares españolas (Arr. for Piano by Ernesto Halffter)
