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GIANLUIGI TROVESI / STEFANO MONTANARI ~ STRAVAGANZE CONSONANTI ECM 2390 (Barcode: 602448286000) ~ ITALY ~ Jazz-Classical Fusion Recorded: 2014 Released: 2023 This is an album by the legendary Italian Jazz clarinetist / saxophonist / composer / bandleader Gianluigi TrovesiFind albums by this artist, recorded with a ten-piece ensemble conducted by concertmaster Stefano MontanariFind albums by this artist. The album presents fifteen tracks, six of which are original compositions by Trovesi and the rest are pieces by early Classical composers, mostly by the English Baroque composer Henry PurcellFind albums by this artist and several Renaissance composers. The music offers a unique amalgam of Early Music and Jazz, which sounds completely organic and natural. Trovesi’s beautiful pieces fit perfectly in spirit with the Classical pieces, and there is absolutely no dissonance between the modern and the ancient, when in the hands of these talented musicians. Of course music of this kind requires careful and attentive listening and a lot of patience and open-mindedness, but all great music necessitates an effort in order to embrace it in full. I can only ensure my readers, that such effort is fully paid back in case of this music. Overall, also demanding, this is a truly divine music, which I can warmly recommend, like everything else Gianluigi Trovesi ever recorded. He is an Artist of great talent and passion, and sharing his music is always a delightful experience. Both Jazz and Early Music enthusiasts will be fully satisfied!

Updated: 23/07/2026Posted: 23/07/2026

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