My passion for music began at a young age and found expression through amateur study of guitar and piano, instruments that have accompanied me on a journey of growth and discovery. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to actively
participate in numerous bands, exploring diverse musical genres, from rock to singer-songwriter to world music, and writing and recording original songs, including the singer-songwriter project Mica Altrove.(Composition, vocals,
guitar). At the same time, my interest in the performing arts led me to explore new musical horizons through participation in Contact Improvisation Jams and various theater collaborations. In this context, my approach to music gradually
transformed: I began to see sound not only as an autonomous form of expression, but as an interactive element capable of merging and dialoguing with other artistic disciplines, such as dance, theater, and visual performance. This research path led me to an important choice: to abandon the practice of played music in the traditional sense to devote myself to a vision where it becomes a means to explore and stimulate interaction between the different arts.
My attention thus shifted toward a more experimental and interdisciplinary form of expression, where sound is no longer an end in itself, but an integral part of a shared and participatory artistic experience. Above all, as in dance, I was fascinated by the process of improvisation and the magic that can arise from it.
For two years, I carried out a musical/literary project in libraries, bookstores, and small theaters called “Libri Suonati.” Evocations and suggestions from a book were reworked into a spectacle of sounds, words, and lights emanating from a single expressive essence. Text and music intertwined and played with each other to create an imaginative atmosphere for the novel being told.
I subsequently organized my equipment so I could play outdoors without electricity, allowing me to perform in unique and evocative locations. I greatly enjoyed collaborating with other musicians, dancers, and actors.
Combining this passion with dance, I’ve played for numerous Contact Improvisation Jams. Below are a few hours of improvisation recordings. The sounds are organized to stimulate improvisation, largely avoiding patterns tied to rhythm and melody. More about Dance and Music in This article.
Music for Contact Improvisation
Finally, some studio work. Here are three examples of remixes of vocals taken from various sources.
