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1983 in Rome, Italy

 

Clara Iannotta is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on April 7, 1983, in Rome, Italy. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her father being a composer and her mother a pianist. Iannotta started playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the violin and viola. She studied composition at the Conservatory of Rome and later at the University of California, San Diego. Iannotta's music is known for its experimental and unconventional approach. She often incorporates extended techniques and unconventional sounds into her compositions, such as the use of amplified objects and the manipulation of acoustic instruments. Her music is also characterized by its use of silence and space, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. One of Iannotta's most notable works is "A Failed Entertainment," which was commissioned by the Berlin Philharmonic and premiered in 2016. The piece is a reflection on the concept of entertainment and its relationship to violence and power. It features a large ensemble of instruments, including a prepared piano and a percussion section that includes a typewriter and a megaphone. Another notable work by Iannotta is "Dead Wasps in the Jam-Jar (ii)," which was commissioned by the BBC and premiered in 2018. The piece is inspired by the sound of wasps trapped in a jam jar and features a solo violin accompanied by a small ensemble of instruments. The piece is known for its use of microtonal intervals and its exploration of the relationship between sound and silence. Iannotta has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Composer's Prize in 2018 and the Kranichsteiner Music Prize in 2010. She has also been commissioned by a number of prestigious organizations, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the BBC, and the Ensemble Intercontemporain. In addition to her work as a composer, Iannotta is also a professor of composition at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart, Germany. She has also taught at the University of California, San Diego and the Conservatory of Rome. Overall, Clara Iannotta is a highly innovative and influential composer in the contemporary classical music world. Her work challenges traditional notions of sound and composition, and her use of unconventional techniques and sounds has helped to push the boundaries of the genre. With numerous awards and commissions to her name, Iannotta is sure to continue making an impact on the world of classical music for years to come.

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