As “Composer in Residence” of the Bach & now! festival, I am thrilled to share my musical journey and artistic vision with you.

My work explores the intricate interplay between traditional compositional techniques and contemporary soundscapes.

I draw inspiration from a diverse array of sources, including the natural world, folklore, cultural elements, mathematical concepts, and notions such as memory, human perception, and structure. Influences from classical masters to modern avant-garde composers shape my musical language, allowing me to craft pieces that are both reflective and forward-thinking.

Influences from classical masters to modern avant-garde composers shape my musical language, allowing me to craft pieces that are both reflective and forward-thinking.

The themes of my work are often inspired by literature, particularly the writings of Borges, Calvino, and Japanese Haiku poetry. During my years in various European academies and music schools, I realized that Avant-Garde music, established after World War II, is still paradoxically considered contemporary. In contrast, minimalist and new romantic approaches emerged as antitheses.

While I am fascinated by European contemporary music, these latest approaches never captured my attention. The alienated character of contemporary music (and art in general) has, in my opinion, become a cliché, a ritualistic repetition of the same concept.

What is the existential motive of the aesthetic of alienation in times of uncertainty and fake news? Is it a response to our experiences, or a form of acquiescence? These unresolved questions shape my own approach, influencing my musical accent as I seek communicative codes that function within contemporary or avant-garde contexts.

At this festival, I am excited to be commissioned to write three works: a piece for piano and strings, a piece for harpsichord and electronics, and an acousmatic work for an open-air space at the festival’s venue.