Modern Sounds

Pianist Monica Ferracuti invites listeners to an evening of immersive and atmospheric music in a program that brings together four contemporary voices—Roberto Cacciapaglia, Ludovico Einaudi, Aurelio Porfiri, and Monica Ferracuti herself—all united by a modern yet deeply expressive approach to the piano.

The concert opens with a substantial group of works by Roberto Cacciapaglia, one of Italy’s most innovative composers, known for blending classical tradition with electronic, spiritual, and minimalist influences. His Sarabanda, Oceano, Wild Side, and Seconda Navigazione are meditative soundscapes shaped by resonant harmonies and expansive melodic lines, music that invites contemplation while remaining emotionally direct and deeply human.

The program then presents three piano pieces by Aurelio Porfiri, a composer whose work explores the poetic and mystical dimensions of sound. Serendipity, Shadows, and Meditation on “Da pacem Domine” delve into introspection through clarity, refined counterpoint, and a sense of quiet transcendence. Porfiri’s music bridges spiritual reflection and…