SCHUMANN: SYMPHONY No. 2 "Zweite Sinfonie für grosse Orchester"; BERLIOZ: ROMÉO ET JULIETTE

Bruno Maderna, born in Venice in 1920, was a pioneering figure in 20th-century music, renowned for his work as a composer, conductor, and academic teacher. A prodigy from a young age, Maderna began his musical studies at just four years old and was touring as a violinist and conductor by the age of seven. His career spanned both composition and conducting, with a particular focus on avant-garde and electronic music. Maderna collaborated with notable figures such as Pierre Boulez, John Cage, and Karlheinz Stockhausen, and was a co-founder of the Milan Radio Studio di Fonologia and Incontri musicali, which played a crucial role in promoting contemporary music in Italy. His compositions, including works like "Serenata," "Notturno," and "Sintaxis," reflect his innovative approach to sound and structure. Maderna's influence extended beyond his native Italy, as he spent the final decade of his life in Germany, becoming a citizen and continuing to inspire new generations of musicians until his passing in 1973.