AKASHMANi PROJECTS
Akashmani in Sanskrit means "Jewel of the Sky", as the expression of something radiant within the vastness of the sky, like the light of the sun. This name was given to me by my Teacher in 2011. It is a series of projects that display the universal message of melody, harmony, and rhythm in various forms of expression and through different musical languages.
A mosaic built from the influences of diverse traditions, from 1970s Progressive Rock to the Avant-garde, and from Jazz to the structures of Hindustani Raga. This work is also a tribute to the masters who have inspired me, including Terry Riley, Igor Stravinsky, and Frank Zappa. Its three CDs, spanning several decades of composition, reflect different stages and imaginary musical landscapes that have long been part of my vision.
The triple CD was published by Dodicilune in August 2026
This project includes twenty compositions for strings, harp, flute, and piano, conceived over three decades and now gathered into a single, organic work. From intimate pieces like the "Eight Miniatures for Cello" to wide-ranging works such as "The Gift" - written in four movements during two weeks of continuous rain on Mount Amiata - and "Who Draws Clouds in the Sky," inspired by a traditional Tibetan chant; it is an album that gathers cherished voices: the memory of Tibetologist Elio Guarisco in "Elegy For Elio," the sweetness of "Lullaby for an Unborn Child," and the light of "Glad Day," inspired by William Blake.
This CD was published by Aulicus Classics in April 2026
The double CD was published by Dodicilune in May 2023
The CD was published by Dodicilune in July 2018
The CD was published by Dodicilune in May 2016
AKASHMANi: Across the Sky
“Akashmani: Across the Sky” contains mainly minimalistic music in the tradition of Terry Riley, recorded at home in the early 90s and performed on Yamaha and Roland keyboards.
This audio tape “Akashmani: Across the Sky” was published in 1996 by Amiata Records.
This project includes various songs with English lyrics, some of which already performed in concerts by the Akashmani Ensemble. Several songs are based on jazz and blues harmony, while others are written for voice and harp. The lyrics express ideas and feelings from personal experience.
To be recorded in the future!
THE SONGS OF WILLIAM BLAKE
The Songs of William Blake (1757–1827), is one of my oldest projects, as I started to set Blake’s poems into music in 1974. The compositions, mostly from "The Songs of Innocence and Experience" are written in the style of English ballads, and also inspired by the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
To be recorded in the future!
SUITE NAPOLETANA
A series of compositions inspired by the musical tradition of Naples and surroundings.
To be recorded in the future!