Lucia Ronchetti

Lucia Ronchetti is a renowned Italian composer born in Rome in 1963. She has a diverse background in music, having studied composition and computer music at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, as well as philosophy at the University of Rome. Her musical repertoire spans a wide range of genres, including musical theater, theatrical concerts, orchestral works, chamber music, and radio plays. Ronchetti has further honed her skills through composition seminars with notable figures like Sylvano Bussotti and Gérard Grisey, and she has participated in courses at IRCAM in Paris. Her work has been recognized internationally, with commissions from prestigious institutions and performances by renowned ensembles.

Ronchetti's career is marked by numerous residencies and fellowships, including positions at the Yaddo artists' community, the Berlin Künstlerprogramm, and the MacDowell Colony. Her compositions often explore innovative and experimental approaches, reflecting her deep engagement with musicology, which culminated in a PhD from the École Pratique des Hautes Études at the Sorbonne. Recent releases such as "Action Music Pieces" and "Drammaturgie" showcase her ongoing creative output and versatility as a composer.

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