The London Symphony Orchestra, established in 1904, formed its own recording label, LSO Live, in 1999 and has released over 150 recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vito Palumbo, who has an interest in astronomy, aims to find an abstract 'core-sound' in his single-movement works, likening it to eternal cosmic energy.
Composer Biography
Vito Palumbo, an award-winning Italian composer, has had his pieces performed by major orchestras worldwide, including the London Symphony Orchestra.
Historical Context
Italian composers like Vito Palumbo often gain esteem abroad due to a provincial concert system in Italy that adheres to older repertoire and is intolerant of experimentation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Palumbo's early career involved postmodern experiments, later focusing on the voice in music theatre and the study of phonemes, influenced by his teachers Azio Corghi and Luciano Berio.
Performer Biography
Francesco D'Orazio, the violinist on this album, was awarded the Premio Abbiati as best soloist of the year by the Italian National Music Critics Association in 2010.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vito Palumbo's teacher, Azio Corghi, provocatively asked, 'If music is not a memory, then what is it?' influencing Palumbo's focus on the 'historical memory' of music.
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