Patrizio Fariselli on Synthesis, Improvisation, and the Nature of Sound

In an interview with Davide Dal Sasso, Italian pianist and composer Patrizio Fariselli shares insights into his artistic philosophy. A student of M° Sergio Cafaro at the Pesaro Conservatory, he co-founded the experimental music group Area in 1972 alongside Demetrio Stratos and Giulio Capiozzo. Fariselli has worked with jazz musicians and reinterpreted John Cage's 1978 performance. Since 2010, he has toured worldwide with Area. He has created compositions for diverse media and received international accolades. His most recent album, 100 Ghosts (Warner Music), is discussed in the interview, which also touches on synthesis in music, the significance of listening, improvisation, and genre critiques. Fariselli highlights the necessity of balancing inner conflict with expression, considering time essential for musicians.