Carlo Forlivesi

Composer and scholar of contemporary music

Carlo Forlivesi - Composer and scholar of contemporary music
Born

October 23rd, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in 1971, a composer and scholar specializing in contemporary music. Explored the intersections of East and West in musical traditions. Contributed to various music festivals and collaborated with diverse musicians. Pursued academic work in musicology, writing extensively on theoretical aspects of music and its cultural significance. Engaged in teaching and mentoring emerging composers, influencing future generations in the field of music.

Composed a significant body of contemporary works

Published scholarly articles on music theory

Contributed compositions to international festivals

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