Roots by Enzo Turriziani

ENZO TURRIZIANI
Principal trombone of the Vienna Philharmonic and professor of trombone at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano, he was principal trombone of the Rome Symphony Orchestra, the RAI National Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. He began to love music as a child – with his grandfather, trombonist and music teacher: his first musical experiences were in the village band, supported by his father, an amateur trombonist, and by his uncle, trumpeter and teacher. His main teachers were Massimiliano Costanzi at the G. Briccialdi Institute in Terni, Andrea Conti at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and Joseph Alessi in New York. In addition to his permanent commitment to the orchestra and the conservatory, he continues his activity as a soloist and teacher of masterclasses at an international level. Enzo Turriziani has developed and plays a Getzen 4047ET Custom Reserve Trombone.

This album combines different experiences. Here the protagonist is the trombone: its versatility enables it to embrace a varied repertoire, with original compositions and arrangements that enhance its great ability to sing and its virtuosic potential. Derek Bourgeois’ concert, full of colors and fast passages, was the most compel- ling challenge of this album. Downtown Diversions – brilliant, elegant, light – takes us into a different atmosphere. This is followed by my interpretation of Nikolaj Rimsky-Korsakov’s concerto, one of the most authoritative pieces for trombone. The Elegy, from the pen of Filippo Cangiamila as an exercise for trombone, turns out to be a beautiful melody, skillfully orchestrated. The variations on the Sonnambula are… the “made in Italy” brand!

So in this recording, we find traces of my first musical training in the Italian band tradition up to experiences in the international arena. To embody the band tradition here are the musicians of the Italian Army Band, with its director, Maestro Filippo Cangiamila.

Recently founded by experts in the recording industry, "doKumenta Music" produces and promotes the artistic excellence of the contemporary music scene. Its name takes inspiration from the prestigious art exhibition "documenta," which takes place every 4-5 years in Kassel, Germany, since 1955.