Ghedini's music, often labeled "Neoclassical," was long forgotten but is now considered an essential part of concert programs and can be called "Neocontemporary."
Composer Biography
Ildebrando Pizzetti (1880-1968) and Giorgio Federico Ghedini (1892-1965) are considered leading figures in 20th-century Italian choral music.
Recording & Production
The album title "Tactus" is a Renaissance Latin term for what is now called a measure in music.
Compositional Technique
Pizzetti's Messa di Requiem uses a grand polyphonic structure based on reinventing melodic lines in the style of Gregorian chant.
Composition History
The Messa di Requiem by Pizzetti has two dates on its score, November 1, 1922 (Florence) and January 2, 1923 (Milan-Florence), likely referring to its first performances.
Compositional Technique
Pizzetti's Messa di Requiem for solo voices reflects a narrative idea, similar to his work on musical commentaries for films.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giorgio Federico Ghedini believed music should be dramatic and representative, a principle evident in his choral and instrumental works.
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