Giovanni Sollima. A name that sometimes I echoed in my ears. I knew it was a cellist, but not much more. I had heard some hasty passage from a cd, but I had left little of his music. It was not enough to give it a meaning. So last December 12 I went to listen to the concert "We were trees" at the Theatre Building on Gallarate albeit with a little 'fear. I do not deny I was afraid of being in front of a Giovanni Allevi cello.
Instead, I was absolutely stunned by his music.
The project which saw him accompanied by Kaleidoskop Solistenensemble, a group of young and highly trained musicians, mostly Germans. Most have had less than 25 years. Only bows, six violins, two violas, two cellos and a bass, directed by Julian Kuerti. Sollima
Besides, as another solo cello, one of the equally surprising Monika Leskovar.
There are several things that left me completely amazed at this concert.
First of all, the ability composition of Sollima that seems to have really found a point union not only of different musical genres, but especially of different cultures and arts. A melting pot that overwhelms you and where it is clear that commingling is not synonymous with fashion. In Sollima come and go from one genre to another is never pretentious or forced as often happens very often. His music makes us feel really third millennium of music where the great tradition of classical composition is combined with ethnic music and the repetition of certain forms of minimalism of the last century are the inspiration for inventions that go hand in hand with the rock. There
virtuosity on Arabian melodies and then to check the echoes of the Beatles a pop.
And all presented with sincerity. As I listened Sollima, that if enjoyed on the stage with her music, I was striking his musical training. So
through his music seemed to always know the musician. To see him in his room while studying to be a kid. On one side of the vinyl and other Rostropovich CDs Emerson, Lake and Palmer or Traffic. Classical studies, the composition but also the love for other music. Maybe too many internal conflicts against the rigidity of the classical music world who still attended with success and talent.
A man in her life have always been curious about all forms of culture: from the English punk to jazz. In addition to the compositional side
hit me no doubt that the fact that instrumental musician is really good. Not much to say. I, for years I have emotions in the air of the Latvian Mischa Maiski sure, but without comparisons, which are not capable of doing, our Sollima I did not have regrets. In his virtuosity did not seem no end to itself. Reaches the audience leaving the redundancy, the vision circernse, the boredom of those welcoming him play.
third element that fascinated me in this concert is that Sollima take the side of him and another great virtuoso cellist, but not to race and show the public how good they are or even to show that she is good, but he did more. The goal that shines is just to make music to excite and thrill: How Cannombal and Trane in the sextet of Miles' Kind of Blue. " Fourth
and then you, otherwise it seems that Sollima is my cousin (actually I have not really even had the pleasure of knowing - because after concerts, so the words are useless) is that it is able to transmit positive young musicians who play with him . There is concentration but smiles, laughter and a charming carriage. All this thanks to the energy of the ensemble director. All very true. Rare in these times.
As you know I'm not a music critic, but only a musician who only occasionally to write their impressions on this blog, but if you happen, as can be worth my suggestion, go to listen to this project by Giovanni Sollima live.
Happy New Year to all
Max De Aloe
JOHN PLAYS JIMI HENDRIX SOLLIMA
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