Vieri Tosatti (1920-1999) was an irreverent, ironic, and deliberately unconventional composer who lived in Rome after World War II.
Composer Biography
Tosatti refused institutional appointments and twice declined nominations to the Accademia di S. Cecilia, demonstrating his desire for freedom from institutions.
Compositional Technique
Tosatti's music is characterized by an expanded tonality, featuring continuous modulations and tonal overlaps to achieve a powerful expressive sound.
Performer Biography
Daniele Adornetto has performed with celebrated actors in theatrical collaborations, including Giorgio Albertazzi and Amanda Sandrelli.
Performer Biography
Daniele Adornetto, the pianist on this album, studied orchestration with Vieri Tosatti, the composer of these works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tosatti's original and expressive musical language, rooted in tradition, contrasted with the experimental musical trends of his time.
Composer Biography
Despite losing his sight completely by 1980, Tosatti dedicated his later years to literary pursuits, dictating poems, stories, and a novel to his wife.
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