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'''Carlo Domeniconi''' ([[1947]]- ) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[guitar|guitarist]] known as a concert artist in both the [[Classical music|classical]] and [[jazz]] idioms. Born in [[Cesena]], Italy, he received his first instruction with Carmen Lenzi Mozzani at the age of 13. By age 17, he had received his diploma from the conservatory in [[Pesaro]].
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'''Carlo Domeniconi''' (born 20 February 1947)<ref name="summerfield">Summerfield 2003.</ref> is an Italian [[classical guitar|guitarist]] and [[composer]]. Although his compositions include a wide variety of genres and instrumentation choices, he is best known for his works for solo guitar, and particularly the ''Koyunbaba'' suite. Domeniconi's style is characterized by his adoption of multicultural influences. His works explore and borrow from a wide variety of national traditions, including Turkish, Indian, Brazilian, and many more.
In 1966, Domeniconi left Italy for [[West Berlin]] where he studied composition at the University of Music (later [[Berlin University of the Arts|The Berlin University of the Arts]]). He continued at the university as an instructor for 20 years afterward.


==Biography==
Later, Domeniconi visted [[Turkey]] and became enamored with its people and culture. He started the department for guitar studies at the [[conservatory]] in [[Istanbul]] and began a compositional style that reflected the regional folk infuence.
Domeniconi was born in [[Cesena]], Italy. He received his first formal guitar lessons in 1960 from Carmen Lenzi Mozzani, granddaughter of the famous guitarist and [[luthier]] [[Luigi Mozzani]]. Making rapid progress, he won first prizes at the Ancona International Festival of Guitar in 1960 and 1962.<ref name="summerfield" /> After obtaining his diploma from the [[Conservatorio Statale di Musica "Gioachino Rossini"|Rossini Conservatory]] in [[Pesaro]], Domeniconi left Italy for [[West Berlin]], where he studied composition at the Berliner Hochschule für Musik under Heinz Friedrich Hartig.<ref name="harries1">Harries 2014, 1.</ref> Upon graduation in 1969, Domeniconi took up a teaching position in Berlin, which he held until 1992.<ref name="harries1" /> Already in the 1960s, Domeniconi became interested in Turkish music traditions, which he studied ''in situ'' in 1977&ndash;1980,<ref>Wade 2010, 183.</ref> establishing and heading the first classical guitar course at the [[Istanbul University State Conservatory]], and on many shorter trips he took to [[Istanbul]].<ref>Cumming 2005, 31.</ref>


==Works==
Domeniconi is probably most well known for his [[1985]] piece entitled "''Koyunbaba''." The name literally means "sheep-father", or "shepherd", but also refers to many different things, including a ''13th Century'' mystical [[saint]]-like figure whose [[Grave (burial)|grave]] is decorated with colored bits of cloth by Turkish villagers seeking his help with family problems. "Koyunbaba" is also the family name of his descendants, who still reside in the area. "Koyunbaba" is the name of a wild, dry area in Southest Turkey. According to local legend, the area is seemingly cursed- numerous people who have attempted to rent or purchase the land from the Koyunbaba family have died or been stricken ill. Domeniconi has referred to two specific examples: one was a [[Germany|German]] woman who wanted to keep the area in its natural and unspoiled state, but was soon stricken with [[cancer]]. The other was one of three sons of the Koyunbaba family, who suddenly sold some of the land, but then hung himself.
The list of Domeniconi's published compositions includes more than 150 titles.<ref name="website">{{cite web |url=http://www.my-favourite-planet.de/carlodomeniconi/english/works.html |title=Carlo Domeniconi - list of works |last1=Domeniconi |first1=Carlo |last2=John |first2=David |date=January 2010 |access-date=14 January 2016}}</ref> Most of these works are scored either for solo guitar, or an ensemble that includes one or more guitars. One of the defining characteristics of Domeniconi's music is its exploration of various national styles, which include Turkish (''Koyunbaba'', ''Variations on an Anatolian Folk Song'', ''Sonatina turca'', ''Oyun''),<ref name="website" /> Indian (''Gita'', ''Dhvani''), various South American styles (''Suite Sud Americana'', ''Vidala'', ''Sonido''), and many others.<ref>Harries 2014, 3.</ref>


One of the works inspired by Turkish music, the ''Koyunbaba'' suite of 1985&ndash;86, eventually became Domeniconi's most well-known work. Throughout the 1990s it was particularly frequently programmed in concerts and recorded by numerous performers.<ref>Wade 2010, 183&ndash;184.</ref> The piece is named after a Turkish saint [[Koyunbaba]]. The liner notes to a recording made by Domeniconi in 1991 for a Turkish record label state that the work is a ''suite pastorale'', describing "the natural beauty of a little bay" overlooking the [[Aegean Sea]], where the saint was said to live centuries ago.<ref>Liner notes to: Eylül Prodüksion / Raks Müzik – 9712063 "Concerto di Berlinbul / Koyunbaba", performed by Carlo Domeniconi (guitar), Adil Arslan (saz), and Gürer Aykal conducting the Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra.</ref>
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==External Links==


Educational music has been a particularly important field for Domeniconi, as numerous works he composed for young players attest, such as ''Klangbilder (Sound Pictures)'', ''24 Preludes'', and ''Eine kleine Storchsuite''.<ref>Harries 2014, 6.</ref>


==Selected discography==
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[http://www.weinklang.de/git_bio/Carlo%20Domeniconi.html Carlo Domeniconi (in German)]
* ''Concerto di Berlinbul'' – Koyunbaba (1991) cover program
* ''Sindbad'' – Ein Märchen für Gitarre (kr 1001, Kreuzberg)
* ''To Play or Not to Play'' (kr 5004, Kreuzberg)
* ''Watermusic'' (Carlo Domeniconi & Silvia Ocougne) (kr 1002, Kreuzberg)
* ''Movement in Circles'', Chamber Music 1989–1995 (kr 10019, Kreuzberg)
* ''El Trino del Diablo'' (kr 1004, Kreuzberg)
* ''Selected Works I'' (met 1001, Co-production: edition ex tempore, Berlin & HOMA dream, Japan)
* ''Selected Works II'' (met 1002, Co-production: edition ex tempore, Berlin & HOMA dream, Japan)
* ''Selected Works I'' – solo guitar works, 2005 (met 1001)
* ''Selected Works II'' – solo guitar works, 2005 (met 1002)
* ''Selected Works III'' – Music for two guitars, 2006 (met 1003)
* ''Selected Works IV'' – Chamber Music, 2009 (met 1004)
* ''Selected Works V –'' 25 years Koyunbaba, 2009 (met 1005)
* ''Concerto Mediterraneo'' (1993) op.67 (Hänssler CD 98.347, Hänssler CLASSIC)


==Publications==
[http://www.guitaralive.org/playlist_10_9.html Classical Guitar Alive!]
*[http://edition-ex-tempore.de/download/doppelkonzert.pdf Carlo Domeniconi – Berlinbul Concerto – Doppelkonzert für Saz, Gitarre und Orchester, op. 29] from [http://edition-ex-tempore.de edition ex tempore, Berlin]
*[http://edition-ex-tempore.de/download/suite%20pittoresca.pdf Carlo Domeniconi – Suite Pittoresca – Für Bassklarinette, Gitarre und Streichorchester] from [http://edition-ex-tempore.de edition ex tempore, Berlin]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Bibliography==
* Cumming, Danielle. 2005. ''Led Zeppelin and Carlo Domeniconi: Truth Without Authenticity?'' D.Mus. paper (McGill University. Faculty of Music).
* Harries, Colin. 2014. "The Solo Guitar Music of Carlo Domeniconi: An Exploration of the Diverse Influences". Master's thesis, Waterford Institute of Technology.
* Summerfield, Maurice J. 2003. ''The Classical Guitar: Its Evolution, Players and Personalities Since 1800''. Hal Leonard Corporation. {{ISBN|9781476851655}}.
* Wade, Graham. 2010. ''A Concise History of the Classic Guitar''. Mel Bay Publications. {{ISBN|9781609742805}}.

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==External links==
* [http://edition-ex-tempore.de/domenico.html edition-ex-tempore.de/domenico.]
*[http://carlodomeniconi.de Carlo Domeniconi official website] (English and German) with biography, photos, and complete list of compositions and current CDs
*[http://edition-ex-tempore.de/domenico.html Biography and Photos]
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*{{in lang|de}} [http://www.weinklang.de/git_bio/Carlo%20Domeniconi.html Carlo Domeniconi]
*[http://fotos.ligita.li/web2005/kurs_domeniconi/ Photos of Masterclass] (Ligita 2005)
*[http://fotos.ligita.li/web2005/vortrag_domeniconi/ Photos of Presentation] (Ligita 2005)

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Latest revision as of 22:01, 7 November 2024

Carlo Domeniconi
Domeniconi with a Luigi Mozzani guitar from 1938
Domeniconi with a Luigi Mozzani guitar from 1938
Background information
Born(1947-02-20)20 February 1947
Cesena, Italy
GenresAtonal
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • professor
Instrumentguitar
Years active1960–present
WebsiteOfficial website

Carlo Domeniconi (born 20 February 1947)[1] is an Italian guitarist and composer. Although his compositions include a wide variety of genres and instrumentation choices, he is best known for his works for solo guitar, and particularly the Koyunbaba suite. Domeniconi's style is characterized by his adoption of multicultural influences. His works explore and borrow from a wide variety of national traditions, including Turkish, Indian, Brazilian, and many more.

Biography

[edit]

Domeniconi was born in Cesena, Italy. He received his first formal guitar lessons in 1960 from Carmen Lenzi Mozzani, granddaughter of the famous guitarist and luthier Luigi Mozzani. Making rapid progress, he won first prizes at the Ancona International Festival of Guitar in 1960 and 1962.[1] After obtaining his diploma from the Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro, Domeniconi left Italy for West Berlin, where he studied composition at the Berliner Hochschule für Musik under Heinz Friedrich Hartig.[2] Upon graduation in 1969, Domeniconi took up a teaching position in Berlin, which he held until 1992.[2] Already in the 1960s, Domeniconi became interested in Turkish music traditions, which he studied in situ in 1977–1980,[3] establishing and heading the first classical guitar course at the Istanbul University State Conservatory, and on many shorter trips he took to Istanbul.[4]

Works

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The list of Domeniconi's published compositions includes more than 150 titles.[5] Most of these works are scored either for solo guitar, or an ensemble that includes one or more guitars. One of the defining characteristics of Domeniconi's music is its exploration of various national styles, which include Turkish (Koyunbaba, Variations on an Anatolian Folk Song, Sonatina turca, Oyun),[5] Indian (Gita, Dhvani), various South American styles (Suite Sud Americana, Vidala, Sonido), and many others.[6]

One of the works inspired by Turkish music, the Koyunbaba suite of 1985–86, eventually became Domeniconi's most well-known work. Throughout the 1990s it was particularly frequently programmed in concerts and recorded by numerous performers.[7] The piece is named after a Turkish saint Koyunbaba. The liner notes to a recording made by Domeniconi in 1991 for a Turkish record label state that the work is a suite pastorale, describing "the natural beauty of a little bay" overlooking the Aegean Sea, where the saint was said to live centuries ago.[8]

Educational music has been a particularly important field for Domeniconi, as numerous works he composed for young players attest, such as Klangbilder (Sound Pictures), 24 Preludes, and Eine kleine Storchsuite.[9]

Selected discography

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  • Concerto di Berlinbul – Koyunbaba (1991) cover program
  • Sindbad – Ein Märchen für Gitarre (kr 1001, Kreuzberg)
  • To Play or Not to Play (kr 5004, Kreuzberg)
  • Watermusic (Carlo Domeniconi & Silvia Ocougne) (kr 1002, Kreuzberg)
  • Movement in Circles, Chamber Music 1989–1995 (kr 10019, Kreuzberg)
  • El Trino del Diablo (kr 1004, Kreuzberg)
  • Selected Works I (met 1001, Co-production: edition ex tempore, Berlin & HOMA dream, Japan)
  • Selected Works II (met 1002, Co-production: edition ex tempore, Berlin & HOMA dream, Japan)
  • Selected Works I – solo guitar works, 2005 (met 1001)
  • Selected Works II – solo guitar works, 2005 (met 1002)
  • Selected Works III – Music for two guitars, 2006 (met 1003)
  • Selected Works IV – Chamber Music, 2009 (met 1004)
  • Selected Works V – 25 years Koyunbaba, 2009 (met 1005)
  • Concerto Mediterraneo (1993) op.67 (Hänssler CD 98.347, Hänssler CLASSIC)

Publications

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References

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  1. ^ a b Summerfield 2003.
  2. ^ a b Harries 2014, 1.
  3. ^ Wade 2010, 183.
  4. ^ Cumming 2005, 31.
  5. ^ a b Domeniconi, Carlo; John, David (January 2010). "Carlo Domeniconi - list of works". Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  6. ^ Harries 2014, 3.
  7. ^ Wade 2010, 183–184.
  8. ^ Liner notes to: Eylül Prodüksion / Raks Müzik – 9712063 "Concerto di Berlinbul / Koyunbaba", performed by Carlo Domeniconi (guitar), Adil Arslan (saz), and Gürer Aykal conducting the Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra.
  9. ^ Harries 2014, 6.

Bibliography

[edit]
  • Cumming, Danielle. 2005. Led Zeppelin and Carlo Domeniconi: Truth Without Authenticity? D.Mus. paper (McGill University. Faculty of Music).
  • Harries, Colin. 2014. "The Solo Guitar Music of Carlo Domeniconi: An Exploration of the Diverse Influences". Master's thesis, Waterford Institute of Technology.
  • Summerfield, Maurice J. 2003. The Classical Guitar: Its Evolution, Players and Personalities Since 1800. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781476851655.
  • Wade, Graham. 2010. A Concise History of the Classic Guitar. Mel Bay Publications. ISBN 9781609742805.
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