Lucia Ronchetti: Action Music Pieces

Lucia Ronchetti's "Action Music Pieces" is a captivating collection of contemporary classical works that blend narrative, drama, and innovative instrumentation. Released on September 1, 2018, under the KAIROS label, this album spans a rich 75 minutes of thought-provoking compositions that showcase Ronchetti's unique artistic vision.

The album opens with "Le Palais Du Silence," a 2013 piece that weaves together ensemble, helicopter, and butterfly sounds into a mesmerizing tapestry. Following this, "Helicopters and Butterflies" (2012) presents a solo for an operatic percussionist, inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Gambler." Ronchetti's ability to transform literary themes into musical narratives is a highlight of this album.

"Forward and Downward, Turning Neither to the Left nor to the Right" (2017) is a solo cello piece that draws from Plutarch and Kàroly Kerényi, arranged by Michele Marco Rossi. This composition exemplifies Ronchetti's skill in creating deeply expressive solo performances. "Lacus Timoris" (2015) continues the exploration of solo instrumentation, this time focusing on the timpani, while "Rumori da Monumenti" (2015) offers a study of Johannesburg through recorded voice and chamber orchestra, based on fragments from Ivan Vladislavic's "Portrait with Keys."

Each piece on "Action Music Pieces" is a testament to Lucia Ronchetti's innovative approach to contemporary classical music, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the intersection of narrative, drama, and sound.