From September 26 to October 1, the cities of Tashkent and Nukus hosted the first international stage of the ItARTS Festival, transforming into exceptional stages for a program that unites visual arts, music, and performance.

The initiative represented the result of months of intense collaboration between some of the most important academic institutions in Italy and Uzbekistan, continuing the path initiated with the Creative Connections project, which has already seen the participation of students and teachers from Uzbekistan in L’Aquila.

The Italian delegation consists of students and teachers from the “Alfredo Casella” Conservatory of L’Aquila – the lead institution of the project – along with the Academy of Fine Arts of L’Aquila, the Saint Louis College of Music in Rome, the Interuniversity Department of Sciences, Project and Territorial Policies (DIST) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Information and Economics (DIIIE) of the University of L’Aquila.

In Uzbekistan, the collaboration intertwined with prestigious local entities:

in Tashkent with the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, the National Variety Arts Institute “Botir Zakirov,” the National Institute of Fine Arts and Design “Kamoliddin Behzod,” and the International Caravanserai of Culture;
in Nukus with the Nukus Branch of the State Conservatory and the Berdakh Karakalpak State Academy Musical Theatre.

Thanks to these synergies, the festival offered an intense week of events: exhibitions, concerts, performances, and installations that will bring Italian culture to the forefront in dialogue with Uzbek culture.

A unique opportunity to experience art as a space for meeting, exchange, and shared growth.

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September 26 – Tashkent

ARITMIE DECENTRATE – Multimedia Installation

Curated by the Two-Year Visual Arts Program ABAQ, prof. Maurizio Coccia

ARTISTS Francesca Chiola, Sara Dias, Satya Forte, Davide Mariani

CULTURAL OUTLINES The project consists of sound restitutions of respiratory bodily alterations through the use of collective and individual practices. The sound dynamics are tied to breath and speech. Acceleration, deceleration, whispers, and screeches, conveyed by the bodies of the artists, become mobile instrumental speakers. The subsequent post-productions aim to emphasize the gasping breaths, whispers, distorting the produced speech and the idea of melody, creating a score

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September 26 – Tashkent

LE MACCHINE DELLA TEMPESTA – Exhibition of Theatrical Machine Maquettes

Curated by the ABAQ School of Scenography, prof. Marco Cortopassi and Ottavio Anania

ARTISTS Anna Berardi, Paolo De Simone, Gabriella D’Incecco, Lorenzo Di Lena, Giulia Giorgia Guarnieri, Alessandra Innocenzi, Marta Silvi, Iustinian Titu

CULTURAL OUTLINES From the Greek Theatre to today, theaters around the world have relied on different types of stage machinery to produce sounds and noises of nature that accompany actors and musicians. The models and design drawings on display present the preliminary work for the construction of these machines, which represent a unique case at both the national and international levels

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September 26 – Tashkent

GIOVANI SGUARDI – Photography Exhibition

Curated by the ABAQ School of Photography (Professors Danilo Balducci, Claudio Cerasoli, Antonio Di Cecco, Pierfrancesco Giordano)

Photography Rei Banushaj, Dunia Benlloch, Sabina Beta, Federico Luciano, Cecilia Marconi, Beatrice Melara, Marcello Michini, Gabriele Orsini, Debora Panaccione, Lorenzo Scimia, Irina Shunelko, Martina Vernile, Luigi Vetuschi

CULTURAL OUTLINES The exhibition “Young Views,” organized by the School of Photography, presents a selection of works that represent the multifaceted training of the students. The projects, created specifically for this exhibition event, indeed form a mosaic of unique artistic visions. Young perspectives that, in their heterogeneity, engage with the contemporary language of photography

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September 26 – Tashkent

VÈSTITI DI TEATRO: UN VIAGGIO NEL COSTUME TRA SOGNO E REALTÀ – Costumes Exhibition in collaboration with the Republican Specialised Art School “P.P. Benkov”

CURATED BY: ABAQ Fashion and Costume School (Prof. Attilio Carota with Milena Ignatova and Francesca Rinella) in collaboration with the Republican Specialized Art School named after P.P. Benkov (Professors Gavhar Salikhova, Ozoda Azimova)

ARTISTS: Students creating costumes for ABAQ: Martina Anelli, Krizia Barlafante, Alessandra Bianchi, Nicoletta Calabrese, Giuseppe Contestabile, Lucia De Novellis, Camilla Di Pietro, Cristina Fabra Banus, Andreea Pascu, Ane San José, Annalisa Sciullo, Stefano Taccone, Martina Trotta, Luca Zicola; Students creating costumes for the Republican Specialized Art School named after P.P. Benkov: Miragzamova Mokhizoda, Erkinova Mukharram, Ikramova Shakhzoda, Maqsudova Iroda, Tulqinova Khadicha, Shamsiddinova Amiga, Mardiyeva Fotima.
CULTURAL OUTLINES: A journey into the world of costume that highlights craftsmanship, creativity, and beauty. This exhibition stands as an event capable of attracting not only passionate music lovers but also a broader audience eager to discover new artistic dimensions.

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September 26 – Tashkent

INAUGURAL MUSIC – Classics of Italian Music for Orchestra
Orchestras: “Sogdiana” Chamber Orchestra of Folk Instruments, Student Folk Instrument Orchestra of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, Symphony Orchestra of the Musical Theatre-Studio of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan.
Music by: A. Mansurov, N. Gavrilin, N. Paganini, G. Rossini, J.P. Riverberi, G. Verdi, G. Puccini, L. Denza, Igor Pinkhasov, Andrea Bixio, Lucio Dalla, A. Marcello, J.S. Bach. Conductors: Feruza Abdurahimova, Kahramon Bozorov, Abdumadjid Karabayev, Gayrat Abrarov. Soloists: Feruza Muhamedova, Shokhyor Bakhromov, Khadicha Imomnazarova, Nurmukhammad Khaitullaev, Shukhrat Talipov, Khursandbek Atamuradov, Akjol Meldebekov, Ikbol Imamov.

September 27 – Tashkent

ECHOES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE EAST

Musicians: Shokhzahon Kodirov, Bunyod Abdullaev, Nodir Umarov, Farrukh Mirzaev, Mumin Olimov, Sobir Muhammadiev, Abdurahmon Kodirov, Aziz Teshaboev, Bespalov Sherkhon, Akjol Meldebekov, Sabina Khamdamova, Tulkin Tadzhiev, Rasuljon Abdullaev, Sardor Shavkatov.

September 27 – Tashkent

RECITAL

First Part – Organ
Music by: M. Rossi, G. Torelli, B. Marcello, A. Vivaldi, G. B. Martini, G. Valeri, R. Giazotto.

Soloist: Simone Di Meo.
Second Part – Piano four hands and Chamber Music
Music by: J. Brahms, G. Rossini, G. Tartini, A. Vivaldi, N. Paganini.

Musicians: Feruza Muxamedova and Elena Matteucci (piano four hands), and Sardor Ibragimov (cello) in a chamber ensemble.

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September 27 – Tashkent

ITALIA OPERA
World Premiere DONNE ALL’OPERA: CROCE E DELIZIA!
Music by: Monteverdi, Cavalli, Scarlatti, Cimarosa, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini arranged by Massimiliano Caporale.
Director: Stefano Vizioli. Set & Costume Design: Attilio Carota, Milena Ignatova, Francesca Rinella. Conductor: Luciano Siani. Singers: Giulia Pierucci, Giorgia Rastelli, Lisa Brandolini, Taeri Kim, Li Wenke, Yang Yuxin, Tonino Crisciotti, Park Seonghyoun. Musicians: Raffaele Appolloni, Linda Cerullo, Lorenzo Gianfelice, Piergiuseppe Lofrumento, Agnese Pacelli, Emanuele Pio Piga, Kateryna Varetska.

September 28 – Tashkent

IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

SHARED VR. AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE OF SOUND AND LIGHT
Curated by Politecnico di Torino, based on a project by Michelangelo Lupone.
VR Experience Mediators: Alice Cavasino, Carlo Gioia, Tatiana Mazali.

September 28 – Tashkent

RECITAL
First Part – “Casella” Chamber Ensemble
Music by: L. Boccherini, G. Rossini, N. Rota. Musicians: Ludovica Grego, Lorenzo Gianfelice, Emanuele Pio Piga, Giulio Saccomandi, Sara Lukaci, Elena Matteucci.
Second Part – Uzbek Chamber Orchestras
Women’s ensemble of the student choir of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, “Bulbulcha” Children’s Choir and Dance Ensemble, and “Youth” Choir Group, “Turkiston” Chamber Orchestra of the State Philharmonic of Uzbekistan. Music by: Giovanni Gabrieli, Constanzo Festa, B. Zhene-Hertzl, Uzbek folk songs, Antonio Vivaldi. Conductor: Eldar Azimov. Soloist: Vlada Guseynova. Conductors: Sevara Kadirova, O‘ktamjon Shokarimov.

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September 28 – Tashkent

RECITAL

“Casella” Jazz Ensemble
Arrangements by: Paolo Di Sabatino. Musicians: Alessandra Rossi, Francesco De Pisi, Daniel De Michele, Marco Fiorenza.

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September 29 – Tashkent

RECITAL

“Parallelo 42”
Musicians: Lucrezia Blunda, Federico Ferri, Andrea Pellegrino, Maria Vittoria Benigni, Yuri Nicolini, Claudio Giordano.

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September 29 – Tashkent

ORGAN RECITAL
Music by: S. K. Elert, N. Bruhns, J. G. Walther, J. Villaseñor, J. Schneider, P. A. Yon, L-J-A Lefebure-Wély. Soloist: Claudio Di Massimantonio.

September 29 – Tashkent

MUSICAL THEATRE

World Premiere DEI MAESTRI DIPINTORI with the Samarkand episode
Stage Director: Francesco Saponaro. Assistant Director: Salvatore Scotto d’Apollonia. Libretto & Dramaturgy: Giuliano Compagno. Music by: Giordano D’Alfonso, Chrisian Fantone, Giacomo Gustavino, Federico Lavista. Set & Costume Design: Chiara Patriarca, Paolo De Simone, Monica Del Duca, Angelica Petrucciani, Marta Silvi. Conductor: Giordano De Nisi. Actors: Nicola Conforto, Federica Totaro. Dancers: Flavio Ferruzzi, Marianna Moccia. Singers: Wu JinJi, Ko Seungyeon, Tonino Crisciotti. Musicians: Raffaele Appolloni, Fabrizio Carradori, Matteo Fracassi, Sara Lukaci, Agnese Pacelli, Emanuele Pio Piga.

SAMARKAND EPISODE
Stage Director: Ulugbek Khaydarov. Music by: Dilbar Fakhridinova, Asadbek Turgunov. Animators: Murodjon Kurbonov.
Set & Costume Design: Eshmamat Khaitov, Abdumalik Jurakulov, Rakhimova Marziya Bakhtiyor, Yuldasheva Shakhzoda Shomurod. Conductor: Ikram Muratov. Actors: Dilbar Fakhridinova, Asadbek Turgunov, Kamron Koraboyev, Sagdiana Bakhtiyorova. Singers: Sardor Shavkatov, Kamola Gayratova, Mirjalol Bakhtiyorov. Musicians: Enver Rakhimov, Doston Nazirkhanov, Sarvinoz Khusanova, Sardor Yusupov, Zarina Djabarova, Samandar Kholmirzayev, Safiya Azamatova, Farzona Abdurakhmanova, Mukhlisa Alibayeva, Saidazim Abduganiyev.

September 30 – Nukus

ITALIAN OPERA

Reprise “DONNE ALL’OPERA: CROCE E DELIZIA!”, with a symphonic overture by the Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Nukus branch students of the Uzbekistan State Conservatory, conducted by Rajabov Hikmat.
Musicians: Abdisultanov Joldasbay, Djumaniyazov Uktam, Lezina Alyona, Torebekov Samandar, Qaypanov Azizbek, Reymbaev Jaxangir, Komilov Javoxirbek, Solieva Kundizay, Azimboev Jaloloddin, Dosnazarov Iskandar, Embergenova Feruza, Abdumutaleva Moxidil, Orynbayev Amir, Kamalova Feruza, Oserbaeva Aksyngul, Murodov Bunyod, Jumaniyazov Abdulaziz, Shavkatov Baburmirzo, Rajabboev Ollashukur, Umarov Muxamadali, Sobirov Abboz, Saidxonov Abdulbosid, Smaylova Sarbinaz, Amanbaeva Muslima, Jumamuratova Aydana, Kodirova Zilola, Ibraimova Ayjamal, Orakova Dinara, Hakimova Sabrina, Jusipekova Kamshat, Utegenov Salamat, Kamalatdinov Maksim, Irmuxanov Serik, Bozimov Jasur, Allanazarov Muxammadali, Jononov Behruzbek, Reymov Atabek, Abdullaeva Iroda, Xaytboev Diyorbek, Ashirova Tumaris, Bekmuratov Kamron, Sarsenbaev Yeliubay, Baltabaeva Arzigul, Shixnazarov Shoxjaxon, Serimbetov Ruslan.

October 1 – Nukus

DANCE

“Nazlymkan Suluu” Karakalpak National Ballet

ItARTS. Italy for Arts: Resources, Time and Space is a funded internationalization project by MUR under the T5 sub-investment, “Strategic partnerships /initiatives to innovate the international dimension of the AFAM system”, Investment 3.4 “University teaching and advanced skills” of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, envisaged under Mission 4 “Education and research” – Component 1 “Enhancement of the provision of services to education: from kindergartens to universities” (D.D. 124/19 July 2023).

Identification Code: INTAFAM00079  – CUP: D13C24000640006

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Fabrizio Sulpizio

Researcher at the Polytechnic University of Turin, he is a member of the Computational Graphics and Vision Group in the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN). He works at the intersection of immersive technologies, human-computer interaction, and serious games, focusing on user-centered extended reality systems. His contributions include projects on VR and digital environments for rehabilitation, usability studies, and the arts. He also collaborates on interdisciplinary XR initiatives that combine real-time interaction, storytelling, and spatial design to develop immersive experiences for public engagement and participatory contexts. His work explores how virtual environments can foster meaningful human experiences by connecting technological innovation, creative practice, and social impact.

Marziya Rahimova

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Umida Zunnunova

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Feruza Muhamedova

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Roberta Mastruzzi

Graduated in Political Science in 2001 from Roma Tre University, she obtained a Master’s degree in Communication Analysis and Management in 2003 from Tor Vergata University. A freelance journalist since 2012, she collaborates as editor-in-chief and writer for lifestyle, cinema, and music publications. Since 2015, she has been in charge of the Communication Office at the Saint Louis College of Music in Rome, also managing social media. A teacher of Italian for foreigners (DITALS II, University of Siena 2015), she published a children’s fiction book in the “Storie e rime” series by Edizione EL – Einaudi ragazzi in 2017.

Roberta Mastruzzi

Laureata in Scienze Politiche nel 2001 all’Università Roma Tre, ha conseguito un Master in Analisi e gestione della comunicazione nel 2003 presso l’Università Tor Vergata. Giornalista pubblicista dal 2012, collabora come editor-in-chief e redattrice per testate di lifestyle, cinema e musica.
Dal 2015 è responsabile dell’Ufficio Comunicazione del Saint Louis College of Music di Roma, gestendo anche i social media.
Insegnante di italiano per stranieri (DITALS II, Università di Siena 2015), ha pubblicato un libro di narrativa per bambini nella collana “Storie e rime” di Edizione EL – Einaudi ragazzi nel 2017.

Stefano Mastruzzi

Graduated in Composition from the Conservatorio of L’Aquila and in Classical Guitar from the Conservatorio of S. Cecilia in Rome, also holds a Law degree from “La Sapienza” University and a scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 2005, he published the Italian Jazz Real Book, the first collection of Italian jazz scores. Since 1998, he has been Director of the Saint Louis College of Music and founder of the artist agency Saint Louis Management, as well as head of four record series: Jazz Collection, Camilla Records, Urban49, and ArtUro.

Silvano Manganaro

Professor of Art History at the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila, he is Coordinator of the School of Art Didactics and Communication and Director of the Initial Training Programs for Teachers. He also teaches Art Economics and Market at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. He earned his PhD at “La Sapienza” University of Rome in 2014 and has been a regular contributor to Il Giornale dell’Arte since 2012. He has written for DROMEmagazine and pianob, and serves on the board of Fondazione VOLUME! in Rome. Co-curator of the international festival PERFORMATIVE, he collaborates with both established and emerging artists and has curated exhibitions in galleries and public spaces.

Daniela Macchione

A musicologist, pianist, and researcher, she holds a PhD in History and Analysis of Musical Cultures from “La Sapienza” University of Rome. She is currently Professor of Music History and Historiography at the Conservatorio “Alfredo Casella” in L’Aquila, where she also serves as Research Delegate. Founder of the ItARTS project, her work focuses on creative process, textual criticism, and performance, integrating arts and new technologies. She has collaborated with the University of Chicago and edited critical editions of Rossini, Paganini, and Rachmaninoff. She is General Editor of the Works of Gioachino Rossini series for Bärenreiter and has numerous scientific publications and research projects to her credit.

Claudio di Massimantonio

Born in Teramo, he studied at the Conservatorio “B. Marcello” in Venice, refining his skills with renowned international masters. A sought-after artist, he has performed in Europe, the United States, and Central America. He has taught organ courses and given seminars on liturgical monody in various locations across Italy. As an artistic director, he has collaborated with several music associations and is involved in the restoration of historical organs as well as the design of new instruments. He is currently Director of the Conservatorio “A. Casella” in L’Aquila, actively contributing to music education and the promotion of the organ heritage.

Kateryna Varetska

A Ukrainian cellist, she is currently in her third year of undergraduate studies at the Conservatorio “Alfredo Casella” in L’Aquila in the class of Maestro Scarpelli. She began her musical journey in Ukraine with Maestro Maksym Dedykov, taking part in numerous student concerts. From 2020 to 2022, she was a member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, performing in tours and concerts, including the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. She later continued her studies at the Conservatorio “Niccolò Paganini” in Genoa. Her recent performances include Partita del Cuore and Shoah – La Memoria, la Speranza, la Vita. In 2016, she won Third Prize at the national competition Sribna Nota in Odessa.

Marianna Volkova

An opera singer of Ukrainian origin, she graduated in Bandura from the National Academy of Kyiv and in Opera Singing from the Conservatorio “A. Casella” in L’Aquila, where she is currently pursuing further studies in Vocal Chamber Music. She has attended masterclasses with artists such as I. Martinez and F. Salazar. She made her debut in Rossini’s La Cambiale di Matrimonio (Fanny) and Verdi’s La Traviata (Annina). She performs as a soloist in concerts across various Italian regions and collaborates with choral ensembles, contributing to productions such as Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.

Yang Yuxin

Born with a passion for music, he has received numerous awards, including the Gold Medal at the Shanxi Provincial Vocal Music Competition and First Prize in the Jiangxi Division of the National Vocal Music Competition. He won First Prize at the 7th Musical Skills Competition of East China Jiaotong University and Second Prize at the 8th Music Literacy Competition. In 2021, he claimed First Prize at the “Pearl River Kaiserburg” competition and, in 2023, performed as a soloist in China, further consolidating his musical career.

Wu Jingyi

She studies opera singing with Maestro A. Cesari at the Conservatorio “A. Casella” in L’Aquila, where she enrolled in the 2021/2022 academic year. Graduated in 2025, she successfully passed the entrance exam to the Master’s program. She has taken part in the project Dei Maestri Dipintori and has performed as a soprano soloist on several occasions, including Il Salotto di Pauline Viardot and Bach’s Sacred Cantatas. In 2024, she sang the role of Belinda in Dido and Aeneas and appeared in concerts featuring works by Bernstein and Linda Brabant.

Linda Cerullo

Born in 2002, Linda Cerullo is a student at the Conservatorio of L’Aquila. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Violin in 2023 and is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Violin, while also pursuing advanced studies in Viola and Chamber Music. She has performed in various orchestral and chamber concerts in Italy, including productions with the National Symphony Orchestra of Italian Conservatories, and won the audition as second violin with the European Youth Orchestra “Ferruccio Busoni.” She takes part in the ItARTS project concerts as a violist.

Daniel Scorranese

Performer, sound artist, and researcher, he is currently studying Electronic Music and New Technologies at the Conservatorio of L’Aquila. He has collaborated with Nuova Consonanza, Società dei Concerti B. Barattelli, MAXXI Museum, and Associazione Scarlatti. Since 2015, he has taken part in workshops with experts such as C. Roads and J. Chowning. In 2023, he attended the Summer Academy at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, working on performances with the GRM’s Acousmonium in Paris and the live electronics for Luciano Berio’s Altra Voce. In 2024, he was awarded the Aldo Piccialli Prize for Best Paper at the XXIV Colloquium on Musical Informatics at the University of Turin.

Park Seonghyoun

Graduated in opera singing from Chung-ang University, he is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Opera Singing at the Conservatorio Alfredo Casella in L’Aquila (2022–2025). He sang with the Opera Chorus of the Daegu Opera House (2021–2022) and performed the role of Simone in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi in 2023. In 2024, he appeared as Alfio in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, continuing to develop his career in the operatic field.

Cristian Casano

A musician, she has performed in numerous musical events in Italy and abroad. Her recent appearances include concerts with the Cultural Association Youth Orchestra Fontane di Roma, featuring performances at the Casa del Jazz in Rome and the Jazz Marathon at Palazzo Braschi. She has taken part in orchestral workshops at the Teatro Kursaal Santalucia in Bari and attended masterclasses with Maestro Pantaleo Leonfranco Cammarano. In 2024, she collaborated with the Conservatorio “A. Casella” Big Band for the project The (R)evolution of Third Stream.

Alessio Gabriele

A composer, violinist, and computer scientist, he focuses on the interaction between sound, technology, and contemporary languages, with particular attention to electronic music and intermedia arts. His works—performed nationally and internationally—include mixed music, audiovisual compositions, and interactive sound installations. He has published scientific articles with MIT Press and CRC Press. He earned diplomas in Electronic Music and Violin at the “A. Casella” Conservatory and a degree in Computer Science at the University of L’Aquila. Since 2021, he has been Professor of Multimedia Studies at the “A. Casella” Conservatory.

Francesco Strada

He earned his PhD in Computer Engineering in 2020 at the Politecnico di Torino, where he is currently a researcher in the Computer Graphics and Vision Group (CGVG). His research interests include the use of Augmented and Virtual Reality in educational, therapeutic, and recreational contexts, the study of human-computer interfaces, and the implementation of collaborative activities through immersive technologies. Since 2016, Strada has also been active in teaching at the Politecnico, offering courses in Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, and Inclusive Design.

Andrea Bottino

He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino, where he coordinates the Computer Graphics and Vision research group and the Visionary Lab. He teaches courses in Computer Science, Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, and Machine Learning for Vision and Multimedia. He is also coordinator of the second-level Master’s program HUMANAIZE, focused on the intersection between the humanities and artificial intelligence. His research covers areas such as Computer Vision, Machine Learning, human-computer interfaces, Serious Games, and applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality. Bottino is a member of IEEE

Matteo Fracassi

A percussionist and performer from Rome, he graduated with honors in Percussion Instruments and is currently based in L’Aquila, where he teaches at the Castelverde Music Middle School. Specializing in symphonic timpani and contemporary percussion, he is deepening his research in artistic-musical performance. He has worked as timpanist with the ISA Orchestra of L’Aquila and as a performer with the Chigiana Percussion Ensemble in Siena. His research focuses on the relationship between graphic notation, gesture, and sound production, with particular attention to the dramaturgy proposed by composers.

Seungyeon Ko

A Korean soprano, she studied at the “KAYWON” High School of Arts and at Hanyang University, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree. In Italy, she completed her Master’s program and a diploma in Vocal Chamber Music with highest honors at the “L. Refice” and “A. Casella” Conservatories. Winner of several competitions, she has performed roles in operas by Puccini, Bellini, and Bizet, and maintains an active concert career. Her recent performances include works by Mozart, Haydn, and Stravinsky. In 2024, she participated in Erasmus+ courses in Graz and Weimar.

Murodjon Qurbonov

He is a Painting student at the National Institute of Fine Art and Design “Kamoliddin Behzod.” An emerging Uzbek artist, he began his training at the Bukhara Art School Boarding Institute, graduating with honors in 2023. He has received awards including First Prize at the 2022 Bukhara Art Week Festival and the 2023 “Flourishing Uzbekistan” competition. He has participated in national group exhibitions, presenting works that reflect Uzbek tradition, memory, and landscape, blending classical techniques with a contemporary vision.

Muhammed Myrzabaev

He is a first-year student of Academic Singing at the Nukus Branch of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. He began his musical training with traditional instruments and Acting for Musical Theatre. After graduating in 2018, he taught in music schools and at the Department of Culture in Chimbay, while continuing to cultivate his passion for singing. Enrolled at the Conservatory in 2024, he has won awards in national competitions such as “Nihol” and the “Youth Voice Bozatov” Festival, performing arias by composers including Rossini and Verdi.

Sardor Shavkatov

He is a second-year student in Professional Education: Vocal Art at the National Variety Art Institute “Botir Zakirov.” An award-winning pop singer, he previously studied at the College of Culture in Bukhara and at the State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan. He has worked as a vocal instructor and has received recognition in various competitions, including first place at the “Young Song Performers” festival and the Grand Prix at the international “Zharıq Juldyz” competition. In 2023, he won the television project “I Am a Star.”

Irkam Muratov

First-year Master’s student in Opera and Symphony Conducting at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. He began his musical education studying clarinet at the V. Uspensky Specialized Academic Lyceum, where he graduated in 2017. In 2019, he was admitted to the Conservatory, specializing in Opera and Symphony Conducting. His repertoire includes works by Uzbek composers such as M. Leviyev and S. Yudakov, as well as major international pieces, including Tchaikovsky’s and Mendelssohn’s symphonies and Orff’s Carmina Burana.

Sarvinoz Khusanova

She is a third-year student in Orchestral Conducting at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, specializing in folk instruments. She began studying the dutor and gijjak, graduating with honors in 2022. Under the guidance of Prof. Firuza Abdurakhimova, she performs both traditional Uzbek works and classical repertoire. She has taken part in competitions and festivals, and is currently Music Director at a preschool institution in Tashkent. Her career is distinguished by her commitment to promoting traditional music and conducting folk instrument orchestras.

Asadbek Turgunov

A Master’s student in Composition at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan and a composer, he studied piano and composition with Mirkhalil Makhmudov and Khushnud Nazarov. Founder of the “Pop-Ghazal” genre, he has composed music for events such as the 2023 World Boxing Championship and for children’s audiobooks. He has produced over 30 arrangements for the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan. He is currently collaborating with French artist Elly Oldman and working on a contemporary ballet, promoting cultural exchange between Uzbek traditions and modern styles.

Laura Palleschi

She graduated in Piano from the “G. Briccialdi” Conservatory in Terni and refined her training with renowned masters at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena. She has won national and international competitions in chamber ensembles and has participated as a soloist in contemporary music festivals. She has recorded for Pro Civitate Cristiana and for Vatican Radio. She has performed concerts in Italy, Romania, Sweden, Denmark, and Japan. From 1986 to 1990, she was a répétiteur at the Teatro Lirico Sperimentale in Spoleto. She is currently Professor of Piano Accompaniment at the “A. Casella” Conservatory in L’Aquila.

Massimiliano Caporale

He graduated in Piano, Composition, Orchestral Conducting, and Choral Music, and has conducted orchestras such as the Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra and the State Symphony Orchestra of Adana. As a pianist, he has performed in prestigious theatres and festivals in Italy and abroad, collaborating with renowned artists such as Renato Bruson and Dee Dee Bridgewater. He has appeared on RAI broadcasts as a pianist and arranger and has recorded for several record labels. A prizewinner in conservatory competitions, he is currently Professor of Piano Accompaniment at the “A. Casella” Conservatory of Music in L’Aquila, continuing to play an active role in the musical scene.

Piergiorgio Del Nunzio

A conductor and pianist, he earned diplomas in Piano and Orchestral Conducting, as well as degrees in Composition and Choral Music. He has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Fondazione Arena di Verona and the Teatro Colón in Bogotá, and has conducted a wide Baroque repertoire. Founder of the Accademia Acquaviva, he has been a guest conductor at Oberlin Conservatory, where he conducted works by Cimarosa and Puccini. Graduating with honors in Vocal Chamber Music in Florence, he currently holds the Chair of Piano Accompaniment at the Conservatory of L’Aquila and serves as Korrepetitor and Tutor in the project “Dei Maestri Dipintori.”

Mehdi Khayami

After studying at the Milan Conservatory and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, he won the European Contemporary Orchestra composition competition and the Hausmann First Prize. His first monographic CD, “Kamanche Concerto,” was released in 2018 by Stradivarius and recorded by Divertimento Ensemble. This was followed by “DIALOGUE” in 2019, “IRANIAN NEW WAVES” in 2021, and “LITHOS” in 2023. He has received commissions and performed works at international festivals and concert seasons, including the Venice Biennale and the Parco della Musica in Rome. His scores are published by Edizioni Suvini Zerboni and ARS PUBLICA.

Dilbar Fakhridinova

She is a second-year Master’s student in Composition and Instrumentation at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. She studied violin at Children’s Music and Art School No. 17 and specialized in Composition under the guidance of Sh. Sobirov. She has participated in projects such as “ACMO-2022” and “ERASMUS+ MUSAE.” In 2024, she took part in a program at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. Her compositions include works for piano, choir, ensemble, and symphony orchestra.

Marta Silvi

I have been passionate about theater and musicals since a young age, which led me to pursue studies in dance and acting until the end of my adolescence. I am enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts, specializing in Set Design, where I have just started my third year of the three-year program.

 

Angelica Petrucciani

A Master’s student in Set Design and a graduate of the Bachelor’s program in Set Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila, since this year she has been responsible for sets and costumes at the Drama theatre school, a small local theatre company. She has also earned certification in SFX (Special Effects) makeup.

Flavio Ferruzzi

Since September 2023, he has been part of the staff of the National Dance Production Center Körper in Campania, where he works on professional development, training, and performance creation. He serves as Assistant Director and Choreographer to founder Gennaro Cimmino and as Co-coordinator of the “Körper Young” project. A teacher specializing in floorwork, improvisation & partnering, and classical dance, he graduated from the Teatro San Carlo in Naples and has collaborated with Carolyn Carlson as well as local companies. From 2017 to 2023, he was a permanent member of the Balletto Teatro di Torino, working with various choreographers. In 2025, he joins the cast of Silvia Gribaudi’s “Graces.”

Monica Del Duca

She is in her third year of the Bachelor’s program in Set Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila, where she cultivates her passion for theatre and the visual arts. She has completed a course as a theatre technician and participated in a workshop on the work of the set designer, experiences that strengthened her interest in stagecraft and lighting design. She loves theatre as a place where art meets people, creating lasting emotions. In the future, she aspires to work in the performing arts, continuing to challenge herself and grow, driven by curiosity and a desire to learn.

Paolo De Simone

After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and a Master’s in Exhibit Design, she pursued graduate studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila, where she is currently in her second year of the Master’s program in Theatre Set Design. She has gained professional experience working with three furniture companies and, for the past three years, has collaborated with an architecture and restoration studio in Rome. In addition, she works with an events and concerts company, producing graphic layouts for safety plans and stage designs. Her goal is to work across the events industry, with a particular focus on theatre, cinema, and the circus arts.

Nicola Conforto

After completing scientific studies, he enrolled in the Faculty of Architecture and, in 2024, graduated from the Acting School of the Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale. He trained as an actor working with leading directors such as Emma Dante and Alessandro Serra, and has collaborated with artists including Virgilio Sieni and Gabriella Stazio as a dancer and performer. He has participated in major festivals, including the Venice Biennale and the Campania Teatro Festival. In 2025, he was selected to perform the roles of Paolo Uccello, Giandomenico Tiepolo, and Alberto Burri in the opera “Dei Maestri Dipintori” directed by Francesco Saponaro.

Chiara Patriarca

Active since 1998 as a freelance professional and collaborator with private studios, institutions, and companies, her experience spans set design and interior design for television productions, concerts, and theatre, as well as convention and exhibition installations. She also works in lighting design for events and private residences. In 2017, she began her academic career as a university professor, teaching “Scenography,” “Stagecraft,” and “Lighting Design” in various Academies of Fine Arts. Since November 2022, she has held a permanent position at the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila, where she teaches Scenography in the Master’s program.

Giordano De Nisi

An Italian composer, pianist, and conductor, his works have been commissioned by major institutions and performed both in Italy and abroad. He has collaborated with the BOZAR Theatre in Brussels, Klangforum Wien, the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, among many others. A versatile author, he has written for ensembles, symphony orchestra, solo instruments, a cappella choir, and spoken theatre. His international debut as a conductor took place in Brussels, leading the Erasmus Orchestra. Giordano graduated with highest honors in Piano, Orchestral Conducting, and Composition, earning cum laude distinctions at the “Santa Cecilia” and “A. Casella” Conservatories.

Amalia Schillaci

She is currently participating as a singer in the workshop “Dei Maestri Dipintori” with Maestri Francesco Saponaro and Giuliano Compagno. She holds a Second Level Academic Diploma in Singing and has gained several years of experience both as a chorister in numerous ensembles and as a soloist. She sings with the Teatro Marrucino Choir in Chieti and is an additional chorister for the 2025 Macerata Opera Festival. Currently enrolled in the second year of the Master’s program in Vocal Chamber Music, she will perform as Soprano II in the contemporary opera composed for the “Dei Maestri Dipintori” workshop.

Federico La Vista

He graduated with highest honors in Violin from the “A. Casella” Conservatory in L’Aquila, where he also completed the Master’s program in Chamber Music and the Bachelor’s degree in Composition. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Michael Barenboim, Daniele Gatti, and Xian Zhang, performing in prestigious venues and festivals including the Rome Opera House and the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto. His compositions have been performed in various contexts, including the Parco della Musica in Rome. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Composition under M° Vittorio Montalti.

Giacomo Gustavino

A composer and computer engineer, he began studying percussion at the age of nine at the “A. Casella” Conservatory in L’Aquila, nurturing his passion for music while pursuing a scientific education. During high school and university, he played keyboards and percussion in alternative music groups, developing a personal compositional language. He earned a degree in Computer Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino with a thesis on music notation recognition through computer vision. In 2023, he obtained a diploma in Composition for Music Applied to Images, and he is currently completing his Master’s degree in Composition at the “A. Casella” Conservatory.

Chrisian Fantone

He begins his musical journey at a young age, developing a passion for the piano and cultivating a multi-stylistic approach that spans from jazz to classical music. He also dedicates himself to music education and approaches composition, seeking to blend learned musical languages with new timbral explorations. He has obtained various diplomas from the Casella Conservatory, including the VO Diploma in Piano, the II level Specialist Diploma in Solo Piano, and the I level Academic Diploma in Composition, as well as a Diploma in jazz and modern music from the UM in Rome. He teaches classical and modern piano at the Popular Music School of Sulmona.

Vittorio Montalti

Born in Rome in 1984, he earned degrees in Composition and Piano at the conservatories of Milan and Rome, also studying with Ivan Fedele and at IRCAM in Paris. He received the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2010 and the Una Vita nella Musica award in 2016. His works have been performed at prestigious festivals and venues such as Carnegie Hall and Teatro La Fenice. An active composer in the theatre, he has written four operas as well as electronic music projects. He teaches composition at the “Alfredo Casella” Conservatory in L’Aquila and has released five monographic recordings.

Fabrizio Carradori

He began studying music at an early age and, after completing his classical high school diploma, enrolled in the degree program in Music Studies at the University of Bologna. At the same time, he continued piano training with various teachers and studied organ, choral conducting, composition, electronic music, and orchestral conducting. He is active as a performer, composer, and teacher, and holds the Chair of Score Reading at the “Casella” Conservatory of L’Aquila. Since 2024, he has served as Coordinator of the Department of Contemporary Music, contributing actively to the training and promotion of contemporary music.

Carlo Gioia

An artist and researcher at the Politecnico di Torino, his practice lies at the intersection of art, technology, and social sciences, focusing on interactive installations and immersive media. He is co-founder of Radura, an interdisciplinary collective working on action-research projects in rural areas, and is currently a PhD candidate at the Kunstuniversität Linz. His research explores the relationships between body, space, and environment in the virtual realm, developing interactive systems that integrate aesthetics, ecology, and technology. He collaborates with academic and cultural institutions, producing site-specific installations, audiovisual performances, and collective projects that foster dialogue between open technologies and territorial imaginaries.

Tatiana Mazali

She is an Associate Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, where she serves as a sociologist of cultural and communication processes in the Interuniversity Department of Sciences, Project, and Territorial Policies. Her research interests focus on digital culture, creativity, the relationship between humans, machines, and society, and the transformations of work. She teaches Interactive Media, Digital Creative Industries, and Immersive Cinema, coordinating the program in Cinema and Digital Media Engineering. She is co-founder and co-director of the Officine Sintetiche platform, deputy coordinator of Research Network 18 of the European Sociological Association, and co-editor of the journal Digitcult@Scientific Journal on Digital Culture.

Tatiana Mazali

Professoressa Associata al Politecnico di Torino, è sociologa dei processi culturali e comunicativi presso il Dipartimento Interateneo di Scienze, Progetto e Politiche del Territorio.
I suoi interessi di ricerca riguardano la cultura digitale, la creatività, il rapporto tra uomo, macchine e società, e le trasformazioni del lavoro. Insegna Interactive Media, Industrie Creative Digitali e Cinema Immersivo, coordinando il corso di Ingegneria del Cinema e dei Media Digitali.
Co-fondatrice e co-direttrice della piattaforma Officine Sintetiche, è vice-coordinatrice del Research Network 18 dell’European Sociological Association e co-direttrice della rivista Digitcult@Scientific Journal on Digital Culture.

Gemma Maria La Cecilia

He is currently participating in the training activities of the project “Italy for Arts: Resources, Time and Space (ItARTS)” for the PNRR, particularly in the “SHARED” project led by Maestro Michelangelo Lupone at the Academy of Fine Arts of L’Aquila, under the supervision of Professor Franco Fiorillo. In 2025, he collaborates on the setup of the work “TOWARD TOMORROW” by Finnish artist Kaarina Kaikkonen, created with a group of students from the Academy at the MAXXI in L’Aquila. His experience focuses on the interaction between art and education, actively contributing to innovative projects in the field of Fine Arts.

Greta Di Naccio

Born in Chieti, she is a sociable yet reserved young woman with a strong passion for art in all its forms. She aspires to become a teacher in the arts, convinced that art must be safeguarded and understood in its origins and interpretations. She firmly believes that teaching and loving art represent a precious legacy for future generations. Among her strengths are communication skills, adaptability, a collaborative spirit, and a keen curiosity for meaningful themes.

Chiara Aliprandi

After graduating from the Corradino D’Ascanio Scientific High School in Montesilvano, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila, where she is currently pursuing a program in Painting – Visual Arts. Her artistic research focuses on the concept of time, exploring both its social impact on the individual and its intrinsic meaning. Drawing on personal experiences, she investigates the psychological dimension of behaviors and inner reasoning, using a variety of expressive media—such as printmaking, photography, sculpture, and installation—to represent universal concepts of human existence.

Franco Fiorillo

Active in the fields of teaching and collaboration with various institutions, including the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and La Sapienza University, he has contributed to projects with museums and foundations such as the MACRO Museum in Rome and the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation in Venice. He has held significant solo exhibitions, including “One Enemy of Mine” at Studio Pino Casagrande and at the Ex Manifattura Tabacchi Museum Laboratory. He has also participated in numerous group exhibitions in prestigious venues such as Hangar Bicocca in Milan and Palazzo Diamanti in Ferrara, consolidating his presence in the contemporary art scene.

Giulio Romano De Mattia

He is currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Electronic Music at the “A. Casella” Conservatory of L’Aquila, studying under Agostino Di Scipio after completing his Bachelor’s degree at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome. Since 2024, he has collaborated as a technical-musical assistant with CRM in Rome, directed by Michelangelo Lupone. In 2025, he will oversee the sound direction for Di Scipio’s installation in the work “Umano Post-Umano.” He is a founding member of z^-1, a collective of electroacoustic musicians from Rome, which will make its debut with the concert “INCONTRI” at MUSA during the Artescienza Festival 2025.

Maria Cristina De Amicis

She graduated in Composition, Electronic Music, and Organ at the “A. Casella” Conservatory of L’Aquila, orienting her career towards musical avant-garde. Founder of the GRAMMA Institute, she worked from 1989 to 2000 in musical research and creation. Her work integrates music, technology, and experimentation, ranging from sound design and creative coding to audiovisual installations. She has achieved innovative results in composition and theatre, taking part in workshops with prominent composers. Since 2012, she has been Professor of Electronic Music at the Conservatory of L’Aquila, and since 2022 she has served as a member of the Academic Council, collaborating with institutions and universities on research projects.

Alice Cavasino

She is a Master’s student in Cinema and Media Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino. Originally from Palermo, she moved to Turin to explore the creative intersections of photography, filmmaking, and cinematography. During her studies, she has worked as a director of photography on short films and immersive projects, developing skills in 3D modeling, virtual reality, and visual effects. Her current research focuses on how emerging technologies such as VR and machine learning can expand contemporary narrative possibilities.

Attilio Carota

Costume and Fashion Design teacher at the Academy of Fine Arts L’Aquila, Attilio Carora is a versatile artist with a background in set design and Haute Couture. After graduating in 2002, he won a scholarship at Teatro alla Scala, where he collaborated with renowned costume designers. He has worked in various Italian theaters, designing costumes for operas, ballets, and plays. Since 2011, he has been teaching and collaborating with several fashion brands, in addition to conducting research for his brand Attilio.Carora design. He is also a fashion blogger for various industry magazines.

Antonella Cesari

She graduated in Opera Singing, Vocal Pedagogy, and Piano, further refining her training with distinguished masters. Winner of numerous competitions, she has enjoyed a brilliant career both in Italy and abroad, performing in operas such as Carmen, Don Giovanni, and La Bohème. She has also performed contemporary works, including world premieres by composers such as A. Guarnieri and E. Morricone. She has taken part in radio productions and is currently Professor of Singing at the Conservatory of Music in L’Aquila. Her versatility and dedication have made her a prominent figure in the musical landscape.

Francesca Rinella

She obtained her diploma in 2017 from the Artistic High School of Chieti in figurative arts, in 2022 the first-level Academic Diploma in Scenography at the Department of Design and Applied Arts of the Academy of Fine Arts in Palermo, and in 2025 the second-level Academic Diploma at the Academy of Fine Arts in L’Aquila. In recent years, she has dedicated herself to the study of costume, using it as a means of artistic expression. She has gained artistic and work experience particularly in exhibitions and performances.

Giulia Pierucci

After completing advanced language studies, he enrolled at the “G. Frescobaldi” Conservatory in Ferrara, where he began studying lyrical singing under the guidance of soprano Cinzia Forte, earning diplomas at both the first and second levels with top marks.In parallel with the operatic repertoire, he deepened his study of chamber music repertoire at the “A. Casella” Conservatory in L’Aquila, under the guidance of soprano Antonella Cesari, and at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst (Mdw) in Vienna with Justus Zeyen and Bejun Mehta.He has participated in several concerts in collaboration with prominent organizations and orchestras and took part in the Advanced Training Course for singers at the “Rodolfo Celletti” Academy in Martina Franca (TA).

Giorgia Rastelli

Soprano, in 2019 she won the 18th International Music Competition “Leopoldo Mugnone – City of Caserta.” In 2021, she obtained her first-level diploma in Lyric Singing and in 2022 the second-level diploma at the “A. Casella” Conservatory in L’Aquila. She has debuted in roles such as Lauretta in “Gianni Schicchi,” Zerlina in “Don Giovanni,” Micaela in “La tragédie de Carmen,” Berta in “The Barber of Seville,” and Fanny in “The Marriage Contract.” She is currently attending the second-level biennium in chamber vocal music.

Lisa Brandolini

Soloist from 2012 to 2024 with various ensembles and orchestras, he has won two third prizes at the “Premio Placido Mandanici” and at the competition of the Stanze Dell’Arte Musical Association. He has participated in significant concerts, including the 78th anniversary of the Vietnamese Embassy and the Concert for the 70th Anniversary of the Gransasso Choir, performing works such as Vivaldi’s Gloria and Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. As a chorister at the Marrucino Theatre in Chieti since 2021, he has contributed to opera productions. He has also been a music teacher and private instructor since 2012.

Luciano Siani

Born in Rome in 2000, he is currently enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Studies at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana. He obtained diplomas in Conducting at the Conservatorio di Milano and the Conservatorio de L’Aquila, both with honors. He also attended a specialization course in Conducting at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena. In 2024, he earned a Master’s degree in Musicology from La Sapienza University of Rome, with top marks. Additionally, he obtained a first-level diploma in Clarinet at the Conservatorio di Roma, also with honors.

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Tonino Crisciotti

He began studying voice with tenor Larry Villalobos and continued at the “Alfredo Casella” Conservatory, graduating in 2023 with highest honors under the guidance of soprano Antonella Cesari. He is currently refining his studies with baritone Nicola Ziccardi. He has debuted in opera roles such as Masetto and Fiorello in various Italian and international theatres. In 2025, he will take part in the world premiere of the opera John Fante and will star in Le Nozze di Figaro. He has also performed contemporary premieres and taken part in cultural events, while attending masterclasses with internationally renowned artists.

Gabriele Boccio

Electroacoustic composer and cellist, he graduated with honors with a second-level academic diploma in Electronic Music and a first-level diploma in Cello from the Conservatory of L’Aquila. He refined his skills in Live Electronics at the Chigiana Academy in Siena and participated in seminars with industry experts. In 2017, he created a version for cello and live electronics of “Solo” by K. Stockhausen. A finalist for the National Arts Award and a jury member at the Venice Biennale Music in 2022, his works have been performed at various festivals. He is currently a PhD candidate in Artistic Musical Aesthetic Research.