Composer Sylvano Bussotti dies at 90, Florence celebrations proceed
Sylvano Bussotti, a multifaceted artist from Florence, passed away on September 19, 2021, in a nursing home in Milan, just shy of his 90th birthday on October 1. The event titled 90BUSSOTTI | Ascolti e visioni su Sylvano Bussotti, hosted by Fabbrica Europa and others, is set to continue until September 25. Born in 1931 in Florence, Bussotti pursued music studies but did not complete his degree due to the war. His artistic lineage inspired him to develop a distinctive pictorial notation. He worked alongside prominent figures such as John Cage and held the position of artistic director at Teatro La Fenice and the Puccini Festival. His notable works include I Semi di Gramsci and La Passion Selon Sade, with significant partnerships at La Scala and the Arena di Verona.
Key facts
- Sylvano Bussotti died on September 19, 2021 in Milan.
- He was born in Florence in 1931.
- His 90th birthday celebration event runs September 20-25, 2021.
- Event organized by Fabbrica Europa, Fondazione Culturale Stensen, Florence Queer Festival, Tempo Reale, Maschietto Editore.
- Collaborators include Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Bussotti Opera Ballet, Museo Marino Marini.
- Supported by Comune di Firenze – Estate Fiorentina 2021.
- He was artistic director of Teatro La Fenice, Biennale Musica, and Puccini Festival.
- Notable works: I Semi di Gramsci, La Passion Selon Sade, The Rara Requiem, Lorenzaccio.
Entities
Artists
- Sylvano Bussotti
- Tono Zancanaro
- Renzo Bussotti
- Alberto Arbasino
- Aldo Braibanti
- John Cage
- Carmelo Bene
- Umberto Eco
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Rocco Quaglia
- Nicola Sani
- Cecilia Gasdia
- Daniel Oren
- Alfred de Musset
- Hector Berlioz
- D. Bramati
- Marco Tutino
- Claudia Giraud
Institutions
- Fabbrica Europa
- Fondazione Culturale Stensen
- Florence Queer Festival
- Tempo Reale
- Maschietto Editore
- Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
- Bussotti Opera Ballet
- Museo Marino Marini
- Comune di Firenze
- Estate Fiorentina 2021
- Culter
- Accademia Musicale Chigiana
- Fondazione Arena di Verona
- Teatro alla Scala
- Teatro La Fenice
- Biennale Musica
- Puccini Festival
- Teatro Filarmonico
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Milan
- Siena
- Verona
- Venice
- Torre del Lago