The program unfolds along a path that intertwines the memory of tradition with contemporary invention, blending diverse stylistic languages and culminating in the creativity of the student-composers. Sollima’s Pizzica Roots is a personal and physical reinvention of the traditional Apulian dance: the cello becomes a primitive and percussive voice, combining groove and lyricism. Boulanger’s Trois pièces reveal a refined balance between romantic expression and French formal clarity. Le Grand Tango, written by Piazzolla for Rostropovich, brings the intensity and sensuality of tango nuevo to the concert stage, with great rhythmic force and virtuosity. Tansman’s Sonatina, with its neoclassical and bright character, highlights the saxophone’s cantabile qualities and color. Piazzolla’s Tango Étude No. 1 for solo saxophone is a pure example of his style, where melody, rhythm, and improvisation merge into a solitary, incisive voice. The concert closes with a special moment dedicated to creation: two original trios composed specifically by the students of Maestro Pagotto’s composition class.
