A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being briefly interviewed by Maxi Broecking, who created this beautiful article fully embracing the poetic world of The Value Of Choices.
The article is featured in the April/May 2026 issue of Jazz Thing magazine.
Thank you Maxi for your deep listening and your wonderful words, here’s a short quote below.
“A sonic narrative, a true cinematography of sound.
The music is written with open spaces, like a commedia dell’arte of jazz.”
I am thrilled to announce that my composition “Bloemen” has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious “Scrivere in Jazz 2024” competition, category B. This recognition provides me with an incredible opportunity for international exposure and network expansion.
The finals will take place at Teatro Verdi in Sassari on August 12, where all finalist compositions will be performed, and composers will present their creative processes to the jury. The winners will be announced on August 13, followed by performances of the winning pieces.
Stay tuned for more updates and wish me luck!
For more information, visit Associazione Blue Note Orchestra.
It is with pride that I can finally announce that my composition for Symphony Orchestra ‘5.8.15 for Carla‘ was awarded third prize in the Composition Contest Spheres of a Genius by Jam Music Lab Vienna & ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra.
The jury selected the 3 winners from more than 100 applications from all over the world!
Congratulation to the other participants and winners!
THE JURY:
– Marin Alsop,
– Angelika Möser,
– Christoph Becher,
– Bill Dobbins,
– Marcus Ratka
Oh yes! BETSABEA got the 1st prize (A cat) at the international jazz competition for jazz orchestra ‘Scrivere in Jazz’ hosted by Orchestra Jazz della Sardegna ! This is a double win as it was a long time since my music wasn’t played in Italy, so this makes it even more special. But I want to congratulate all the finalists, all terrific composers, and human beings! A special ‘hug’ goes to my fellow composer and old friend Tobias Hoffmann and to my new compositional friend Gerardo Pepe for winning in categories B and C! And to Laura Giulia Veltri that got a Special Mention for her nice work. And last but not least…thanks to the Jury members that choose Betsabea: Marco Tiso, Corrado Guarino, Michele Corcella, Gianluigi Trovesi
I’m happy to announce that “Berlin” and “Acqua” were awarded in Japan at the 1st Ise-Shima International Popular Music Composition Competition.
Berlin was awarded with a “Special prize” and “Special mention” and “Acqua” with a “Special prize”.
Watch Berlin performed by the UMO Jazz Orchestra
Watch Acqua performed by Synolon
Super glad to annouce another acievement for the Libretto of Lulela (published by Albatros il Filo):
Lulela won the ‘critic prize’ at the X edition of the ‘Nero su Bianco Premio Letterario Mino De Blasio’
The award ceremony will take place on 6 August 6 2022 at 17:30, Largo Vicidomini San Marco dei Cavoti (BN).
Sono lieto di annunciare un altro successo per il libretto di Lulela (pubblicato da Albatros il Filo):
Lulela ha vinto il ‘premio della critica’ alla X edizione del ‘Nero su Bianco Premio Letterario Mino De Blasio’.
La premiazione avverrà il 6 agosto 6 agosto 2022 ore 17:30, Largo Vicidomini San Marco dei Cavoti (BN).
Ecco gli altri vincitori/Here the other winners:
Sezione “Opera Edita”:
I classificato Cristiano Parafioriti per l’opera “Invictus”
II classificato Marcello Loprencipe per l’opera “Olmo”
III classificato Giovanni Mancinone per l’opera “Molise criminale”
Migliore Opera Narrativa:
– Assunta Antonini per l’opera “Il treno”
Migliore Opera Poesia:
– Anna Maria Deodato per l’opera “Oltre le righe”
Premio Giuria Giovani:
– Saverio Giannini per l’opera “L’uomo sole”
Premio della Critica:
– Gabriele di Franco per l’opera “Lulela”
Menzioni Speciali:
– Vincenza Lorusso per l’opera “Le radici nell’acqua”
Sezione “Poesia a Tema Libero”:
I classificata Maria Grazia Franceschetti per la poesia “Lettera alla vita”
II classificata Francesca Scattolin per la poesia “Elena”
III classificato Michele Borrillo per la poesia “Il giardino dei fiori senza nome”
Sezione “Racconti Brevi”:
Primo Premio Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado:
Adele Ricci per il racconto “La panchina del futuro”
Una MERAVIGLIOSA recensione di Synolon (Workin’ Label) fatta dall’attenta penna di Matteo Tangolo !
A WONDERFUL review of Synolon (Workin’ Label ) made by the attentive pen of Matteo Tangolo !
WORKIN’ LABEL // LISTEN TO SYNOLON
Without ever resorting to virtuosity for its own sake, the two musicians have created a jewel at the compositional level, as demonstrated by the peaceful and wise coexistence of acoustic textures, modern embroidery and electronic inserts, whose jazz/folk afflatus integrates perfectly with the parentheses in which the purest improvisation dominates the scene.
Along the way, “Synolon” always seems to be in focus and has no moments of difficulty, from “Acqua” to “Last Song”, confirming the quality, depth and harmony of the two artists from Puglia.
(Piergiuseppe Lippolis)
Una nuova bellissima recensione per LULELA nella edizione di ottobre di quiSalento.
Un grazie speciale va a Matteo Tangolo che con attenzione e professionalità è sempre disposto ad ascoltare e leggere le mie produzioni.
“Lulela. Lui, lei, L’altro” non è solo un libro, ma una lucida follia…
…Tutto funziona a puntino, con linguaggio limpido e una voglia matta di tenere il segno col dito, tra le pagine, per ritrovare quel bivio che ci si è lasciati alle spalle, e vedere come sarebbe andata la vita se si fosse imboccata un’altra strada.Matteo tangono (quiSalento)
