e poi, solo sfiorandole was inspired by the music of Sofia Gubaudulina. One of Gubaudulina's recurring motives is the interval of a half step, which in this case serves as the germinating idea for the entire work.
The live electronics use a combination of pre-recorded samples, ring modulation, delays, pitch shifting, and amplitude modulation. The title refers to the act of touching the strings so softly and slowly that they are barely heard, the gesture becoming "louder" than the actual sound. 


e poi, solo sfiorandole - for classical guitar and live electronics

Let Them Be Seen - Rev

A renaissance style piece for classical guitar. Composed and performed by Federico Bonacossa.

Tre pezzi in stile antico - I. Ricercare

An original work written in renaissance style. Composed and performed by Federico Bonacossa

Tre pezzi in stile antico - II. Pavana

An original work in renaissance style, written and performed by Federico Bonacossa

Tre pezzi in stile antico - III. Toccata

Tre Creature - I

Four Etudes in Just Intonation - Etude 3

Four Etudes in Just Intonation - Etude 2

Four Etudes in Just Intonation - Etude 1

O.t. - To - Noise

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Performed live at the Coral Gables Museum
Karrie Griffiths - flute
Modesto Marcano - viola

W-END for flute and viola

EL-EVATAE - for cello, drones, and electronics

EL-EVATAE - for trombone and live electronics

Federico Bonacossa is a composer and guitarist currently living in Miami Florida.

Federico Bonacossa

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