Niccolò Castiglioni’s music has at its heart a quest for different timbres and new musical perspectives. After the neo-Classical exercises of his student years he moved towards serial techniques with explorations of contrast and transformation. Castiglioni made his name with Inizio di movimento, consolidating this with Cangianti in which the piano becomes a ‘lyrical instrument of the most tender poetry’. The award-winning Italian pianist Aldo Orvieto continues his survey of piano works by one of Italy’s most unique 20th-century composers.

The award-winning Italian pianist Aldo Orvieto continues his exploration of piano works by Niccolò Castiglioni – one of Italy’s unique 20th-century composers. Includes two world premiere recordings. Volume 1 is available on GP862.