The Dynamis Ensemble originated in 1999 in Milan, Italy, from a group of musicians already active within the framework of international concerts, joined by an intense passion for the knowledge and diffusion of
contemporary music
Contemporary classical music is classical music composed close to the present day. At the beginning of the 21st century, it commonly referred to the post-1945 modern forms of post-tonal music after the death of Anton Webern, and included serial ...
and 20th-century composers.
Since then, the group has established in Italian contemporary music circles regarding their performance, precision and technical skills, frequently combining the music of young composers with the works of the masters.
In addition, the Dynamis Ensemble has performed in numerous concerts at important cultural centres, both in Italy and abroad, such as
Festival Milano Musica,
Aspekte Salzburg,
Mostra Sonora Sueca (Spain),
Festival Internacional Cervantino (Mexico),
International Forum of Cultures UNESCO Monterrey (Mexico), and
Forum Neue Musik Luzern.
The ensemble often performs world premieres of musical works, including the interaction of
electro-acoustics and
multimedia in their performances.
The Dynamis Ensemble collaborates with composers such as
Jonathan Harvey,
Alessandro Solbiati, and
Javier Torres Maldonado.
Discography
*Stradivarius (STR 33718) Javier Torres Maldonado:
Tiento, for cello and electronics, 2004, Edizioni Suvini Zerboni, Milano.
*Stradivarius (STR 33719) Javier Torres Maldonado:
The unexpected clock in the mirrors
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, for violin, bass-clarinet and ensemble. Carlo Chiarappa, violin, Rocco Parisi, bass-clarinet, Javier Torres Maldonado, conductor, 2005, Edizioni Nuova Stradivarius, Milano.
*Stradivarius (STR 33723) Javier Torres Maldonado:
Orior, for fortepiano, 2005, Universal Edition.
*Stradivarius (STR 33719) Javier Torres Maldonado:
De ignoto cantu, for ensemble and electronics. Javier Torres Maldonado, conductor, 2005, Edizioni Suvini Zerboni, Milano.
External links
Dynamis Ensemble websiteStradivarius, music recordings and publisher of MilanJonathan Harvey's websiteOfficial website of Javier Torres MaldonadoSuvini Zerboni, music publisher of MilanRicordi, music publisher of MilanFaber music
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Musical groups established in 1999
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Classical music in Italy
Italian classical musicians
Contemporary classical music ensembles
1999 establishments in Italy