Composer

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Lucia Ronchetti

Genre

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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2015

Average_duration

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18:05

'Rumori da monumenti' is a contemporary classical composition by Italian composer Lucia Ronchetti. The piece was composed in 2006 and premiered on October 28th of the same year at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. The composition is divided into three movements, each exploring different sonic landscapes and textures. The first movement, titled "Rumori da monumenti," translates to "Noises from Monuments" and features a dense and chaotic soundscape created by the use of extended techniques on various instruments, including the piano, strings, and percussion. The second movement, "Canto di lontananza," or "Song of Distance," is a more introspective and melancholic section, featuring a solo cello accompanied by sparse and delicate piano chords. The final movement, "Rumori di mare," or "Noises of the Sea," is a more atmospheric and meditative section, featuring the use of electronic sounds and field recordings of the sea. Overall, 'Rumori da monumenti' is characterized by its experimental and unconventional approach to sound, as well as its use of extended techniques and non-traditional instrumentation. The piece is a testament to Ronchetti's unique and innovative approach to composition, and has been praised for its ability to transport listeners to new and unexpected sonic landscapes.

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