Italian contemporary classical music is an expressive genre that merges the rich heritage of Italy's classical traditions with modern sensibilities and innovative techniques. Marked by experimental textures and avant-garde concepts, it often challenges conventional tonalities and structures, favoring instead bold dissonances, intricate soundscapes, and extended instrumental techniques. Composers such as Salvatore Sciarrino and Luigi Nono are noted for crafting ethereal, delicate sonic tapestries that prioritize timbre and atmosphere, while others like Giacinto Scelsi and Fausto Romitelli push the boundaries with hypnotic, microtonal explorations and the inclusion of electronic elements. The genre is a dynamic and ever-evolving dialogue between the past and present, manifesting the diverse approaches of its composers to sound, silence, and the emotional capacities of music.

Scelsi : Intégrale des quatuors à cordes et Trio à cordes

Giacinto Scelsi•

Quatuor Molinari

Album - 20 Tracks - Released June 7, 2024