Michelangelo Lupone: "Corda di Metallo" (1997)

This work aims to describe the composing style and aesthetics of Michelangelo Lupone, a leading figure in the Italian electroacoustic musical scene of the last twenty years. Starting from the description of choices made in writing Corda di Metallo (Metal String) for string quartet, synthesis and live electronics, the guidelines that accompanied the entire production by the composer born in Solopaca will be explained. The search for " character " that the author of this article is determined to achieve was facilitated by the author's dealings with and understanding of the composer, Maestro Lupone, during a span of several years. Another interesting element is the fact that, despite prestigious performances of Corda di Metallo (for example by the Kronos Quartet), the score has not yet been published: therefore, aspects of the drafts, that may not be included in the final edition, could be revealed.