The album's composition, 'Stigmata: Sounds of the Earth and Cosmos,' is a spiritual suite divided into five movements, incorporating exotic percussion instruments to reflect Giacinto Scelsi's interest in the Orient.
Composition History
Christian Grifa, the composer and performer, was inspired to write this modern composition for the harmonium after learning about its history and connection to his hometown.
Composer Biography
Christian Grifa is a pianist and composer born in San Giovanni Rotondo, the same town where Giacinto Scelsi met Padre Pio.
Instruments
This album features a Petrof Harmonium that was originally gifted by composer Giacinto Scelsi to Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar from Pietrelcina.
Historical Context
The album's premiere was scheduled for September 17, 2023, coinciding with the feast of St. Pio of Pietrelcina and the 105th anniversary of Padre Pio receiving the stigmata.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's music aims to be both 'textural and ethereal,' moving between dense sonorities and evocative moments, encompassing the humanity of Padre Pio and the sophisticated research of Giacinto Scelsi.
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