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Daniele Piroddi – classical guitar

Tuesday 4th March, 2025, at 1:15 pm

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The Programme

Daniele Piroddi – classical guitar

Heitor Villa-Lobos

from Suite Populare Brasilianne
Mazurka-Choro
Gavotta-Choro
Valsa-Choro

Vicente Emilio Sojo

Cinco Piezas Venezolanas:
1. Cantico
2. Aguinaldo
3. Canción
4. Aire Venezolano
5. Galerón

Manuel Maria Ponce

Variations sur ‘Folias de España’ et Fugue

The Artist

Born in Sardinia, Daniele Piroddi is a classical guitarist based in London. He studied with Maestro Andrea Dieci and completed his Master’s Degree with ‘110 cum Laude’ (the highest passing grade in the Italian university system) and Special Mention at Modena’s Conservatory. His studies at the School of Early Music in Venice and Giulio Regondi’s Academy in Milan had an important influence on his musical focus.

Over the past few years his musical research has been concentrated on the potential of expression with the classical guitar. The timbres, colours and techniques that are possible on a guitar are at the centre of his music, generating a continuously fresh and innovative approach to his repertoire, both traditional and unorthodox.

More recently, his interest has taken him to study the influence of traditional music on modern/contemporary music, exploring the creation of a bridge between the origins of music and modern times.

‘World Music on a Classical Guitar’ is a programme that has developed over the years. It focuses on cultures and their traditions. Modern composers have often delved into the rich layers of popular folk music, exploring and reimagining its essence. This programme honours their work and celebrates the diverse musical heritage they have brought to life. The music is based on simple structures, as it is in traditional folk music, but its message and power are at the highest level of expression. The programme doesn’t follow a geographical sequence but jumps all around the world. So, we might find a Japanese song after Greek music, or a Brazilian Choros before an Irish dance. I believe this is one of the best parts: the music merges perfectly without imposing, and this aspect shows us how music is a world language with no barriers or limits.

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