Salvatore Sciarrino is an Italian composer known for his distinctive style of contemporary classical music. Born on April 4, 1947, in Palermo, Sicily, he began composing at a young age and held his first public concert in 1962. Sciarrino's work is characterized by its exploration of silence and sound, often employing extended techniques and requiring a high degree of virtuosity from performers. His compositions span
... MoreSalvatore Sciarrino is an Italian composer known for his distinctive style of contemporary classical music. Born on April 4, 1947, in Palermo, Sicily, he began composing at a young age and held his first public concert in 1962. Sciarrino's work is characterized by its exploration of silence and sound, often employing extended techniques and requiring a high degree of virtuosity from performers. His compositions span a wide range of forms including operas, orchestral works, chamber music, and solo pieces.
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