Manuel Zurria

Manuel Zurria is an Italian flutist and contemporary music specialist known for pushing the boundaries of his instrument through avant-garde collaborations and experimental works. Active since the 1990s, Zurria has become a go-to interpreter for composers exploring extended techniques, electroacoustic elements, and multimedia integration. His recent releases—like *Bernhard Lang: Flute & Bass* and *Hosokawa Works*—highlight his knack for bridging acoustic traditions with modern textures, while projects such as *Round-Trip Light Time* and *CADUX/PLECTERE I* showcase his affinity for immersive, genre-blurring soundscapes.

Based in Rome, Zurria maintains a global presence through festivals and residencies, often working directly with living composers to premiere pieces. His discography on labels like Neos and Stradivarius reveals a musician deeply invested in the evolution of flute repertoire, whether through minimalist patterns (as in László Sáry’s *Niagara*) or the prickly electronics of James Dashow’s *Soundings in Pure Duration*. When not performing, he shares his expertise as a conservatory teacher, nurturing the next wave of experimental flutists.

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