Anthony Di Sanza has performed, presented master classes, and held residencies in North America, Europe and Asia. A strong supporter of new music, Di Sanza has been involved with the commissioning and premiering of over 30 new compositions with numerous chamber ensembles, including; Sole Nero
Label: Equilibrium Item Number: EQ69 Format: CD Year Recorded: 2004
Sole Nero, based in Madison, Wisconsin, is committed to exploring and programming new and existing works for piano and percussion duo. In an effort to contribute to the repertoire of this diverse medium, they are engaged in an extensive commissioning project resulting in many new works composed expressly for this ensemble.
Sole Nero
Percussive Notes CD Review
April 2005
Vol. 43, No. 2
Musica per Due Sole Nero Equilibrium “Musica per Due” is performed by Sole Nero, the piano and percussion duo of Jessica Johnson, piano, and Anthony Di Sanza, percussion. The duo is engaged in an extensive commissioning project resulting in many new works composed for them. This CD includes three of them: “Musica per Due” by Joseph Koykbar, “Crunch” by Joel Naumann and a set of pieces by Dave Hollinden, “Lead/Platinum.” Also included on the CD is “Coil” by Evan House. Each composition is unique and provides a palette of wide variety for the listener. “Coil” is an engaging work that spirals and grows like a life force. “Musica per Due” (“Music for Two”) is a two-movement work with a brief meditative interlude. “Crunch” is a term coined by Jens Joneleit to describe a piece of new music that has a dissonant edge or some bite to it. “Lead/Platinum” has two contrasting ideas; “Lead” does not rely on rhythm and counting as its primary devices, while “Platinum” is a burst of restless rhythmic energy. Sole Nero is an excellent duo and has produced a CD of superb musicality and quality They provide listeners with the full intent of the music. - John H. Beck
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