Composer

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Alfio Antico

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:13

"Silenzio d'amuri" is a musical composition by Alfio Antico, a Sicilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. The piece was composed in 1994 and premiered in the same year. It is a single movement piece that lasts for approximately 5 minutes. The piece is characterized by its haunting melody and melancholic tone. It is performed on the marranzano, a traditional Sicilian jaw harp, which Antico plays with great skill and sensitivity. The marranzano produces a unique sound that is both percussive and melodic, and Antico uses it to great effect in "Silenzio d'amuri." The piece is a tribute to the beauty and tragedy of love. It begins with a slow, mournful melody that gradually builds in intensity and complexity. Antico's playing becomes more frenzied and passionate as the piece progresses, reaching a climax of raw emotion before subsiding into a final, mournful refrain. "Silenzio d'amuri" is a powerful and evocative piece of music that captures the essence of Sicilian culture and the human experience. It is a testament to Antico's skill as a musician and his deep connection to his roots.

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