Bruno Maderna: His Life and Music

Bruno Maderna was a prominent composer in the twentieth century, known for his early success as a child prodigy and his later exploration of total serialism and open form. He was influenced by ancient music and later developed a passion for the theater, which led to the success of his opera Satyricon. Despite his warm and outgoing nature, Maderna rarely expressed his personal views in writing or interviews.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Bruno Maderna, a prominent figure in the twentieth century, emerged as one of the most influential composers of his time. Born in the 1920s alongside fellow Italian composers such as Berio, Nono, Donatoni, and others, Maderna's career began shortly before the Second World War and was greatly influenced by the opportunities presented by the post-war world. Maderna's early life was marked by exceptional talent, and he rose to fame as a child prodigy. His interest in ancient music was stimulated by Gian Francesco Malipiero, and he later explored "classic" dodecaphony before moving towards total serialism and "open form." In his later years, Maderna developed a particular interest in the theater, and his work as a conductor made him sensitive to the reaction of the public. Despite his warm and outgoing nature, Maderna rarely expressed his personal views in writing or interviews. Many of the biographical details provided here are drawn from his correspondence, travel reports, and engagements across the globe, which took him to various countries including the United States, Iran, South America, and Japan.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538196403