Testimonials
«… it is music that BREATHES»
Allan Atlas
(Distinguished Professor of Music Emeritus,
The Graduate Center,
The City University of New York)
on A view from the pier for string orchestra
«The piece shows an impeccable sense of form, and a
rare insight into the idiomatic resources
of the instrument for which it was composed.
At first, his musical thought could be traced back to
the expressionism of Schönberg and the mastery of Berg.
Actually, what is here perceptible is
the mighty shadow of J. S. Bach»
Flavio Emilio Scogna
(conductor, composer)
on Gradus ad responsum for piano
«A refined musician, Di Gesu has a versatile cultural spectrum.
His musical language has metabolised
the most significant experiences of the 20th century,
nurturing a masterful craft, which is the achievement of
a deep aesthetic vocation and rigorous research discipline»
La Scala String Quartet
(concertmaster and string section leaders of
La Scala Theatre Orchestra)
«… the piano-cello duo gave two encores.
Between them, Andrea Favalessa performed
a new piece for solo cello by Massimo Di Gesu:
a very challenging score, this work turned out to be
the most applauded and acclaimed of the whole concert»
Luca Garrone
review of Linea II for solo cello
“La Nuova Provincia” – Asti
«For a long time, I have known and esteemed
Maestro Massimo Di Gesu,
whom I consider a musician of the highest level
and a person of great cultural commitment»
Bruno Bettinelli
(composer)
«Di Gesu is a composer working in a stylistic perspective
of refined cultural reflection,
focusing on the symbols hidden in the sound and
in the musical syntax.
His work impressed the audience,
even the youngest members of it, who are seldom used
to “strong” music
(which in this case, due to its emotional dramatic contrasts,
was of the strongest).
I was particularly compelled by the middle movement,
which is definitely a manifestation of
the artist’s craftsmanship and talent to fascinate»
Quirino Principe
(philosopher of music, poet)
review of the world premiere of
Verdigo for string quartet at La Scala Theatre
“Il Sole 24 Ore”
«His piano music has a unique tonal language,
and represents a breath of fresh air
in the doldrums of ‘contemporary music’ malaise»
Peter Bradley-Fulgoni
(pianist)
“The mystery of modern dissonance” – ARQ,
Cambridge University Press
«The piece is very engaging, expressive and formally intriguing.
I also appreciate the inspiringly idiomatic instrumental writing:
in terms of performability and effectiveness,
it seems a piece written by a guitarist.
Lapillus is an excellent achievement and
an important contribution to the guitar repertoire»
Andrea Dieci
(guitarist)