Minimal music with a sultry, Mediterreanean touch.
In Italy, in the 70s and 80s, a number of composers were inspired by repetitive music from across the United States. With a great feeling for theatre, opera and film music, they gave minimal music their own expressive twist. You can hear some Reich and Glass effects, but it is all just that bit more sensual and seductive. In today’s Theme, some outstanding musicians who are representative of the Italian minimal: Piero Milesi, Franco Battiato, Roberto Cacciapaglia en Lino Capra Vaccina.
Playlist
1. Piero Milesi & Daniel Bacalov: ‘Scirocco’ (1987) on La Camera Astratta. Piero Milesi & Daniel Bacalov (instruments/electronics). Cuneiform Records Rune 18 CD
2. Lino Capra Vaccina: ‘Antico adagio’ (1978) for ensemble, on Lino Capra Vaccina: Antico adagio. Lino Capra Vaccina and ensemble. Die Schachtel DS27 CD
3. Franco Battiato: ‘Propiedad prohibida’ (1974) for ensemble, on Franco Battiato: Clic. Franco Battiato and ensemble. BMG Ricordi 74321585512 CD
4. Franco Battiato: ‘Café-Table-Musik’ (1977), for soprano, piano and studio sounds. Franco Battiato: Battiato. Alide Maria Salvelta (soprano), Antonio Ballista (piano) and Claudio Rocchi (studio sounds). BMG Ricordi 74321585562 CD
5-6. Roberto Cacciapaglia: ’Sei Note In Logica’ (1976-79) in two parts, for voices, ensemble and computer, after Roberto Cacciapaglia: Sei Note In Logica. Ensemble Garbarino with Ann Steel (stem). Proper SP005 CD
7-8. Piero Milesi: ‘Modi no. 1 and 2’ (1977-80) for ensemble, after Piero Milesi: Modi. Instrumental ensemble conducted by Piero Milesi Cuneiform Records Rune 63 CD
