A poetic and dreamy atmosphere, the search for original timbres and a harmonious musical construction the evocation of lost times and worlds all feature on “Quattro lembi di cielo”, the recording debut of Daniele Venturi, choir master and one of the most promising new composers. The CD is produced by Arsarmonica for Bongiovanni Records, and distributed by Jupiter Classics in Italy and over 100 other countries.

“Quattro lembi di cielo” contains twelve pieces written by Daniele Venturi 2003 - 2008, performed by a range of little- and well-known musicians including: Nicola Baroni, Fausto Caporali, Alessandro Carmignani, Fabiana Ciampi, Raffaello Negri, Novecembalo (Chiara Agosti and Diadorim Saviola), Paola Perrucci and Barbara Vignudelli.

"This work is the fruit of many years’ research and exploration in sound. It is a kaleidoscope uniting worlds which, however far apart they may seem, are in fact close in style and sound matter. The work represents a universe of sound inspired by ancestral breadth, and like inspiration, can melt into water, air or the soul.” (Daniele Venturi)

“All too often, talented youngsters have not lived up to their teachers’ expectations. But Daniele Venturi was not afraid to pursue his own path. He gained a wide knowledge of contemporary composition techniques, and unlike many unimaginative composers today, worked on his own ideas. Listeners will find the happy proof of his originality in this CD.” (Giacomo Manzoni, composition teacher of Venturi at the Fiesole Music school)

“Composed in a period of only five years, these twelve chamber music pieces, all for different formations, show a clear continuity of expression. They comprise different stages in a personal journey culminating in musical maturity. Venturi’s sky is of many colours; it is windswept or buffeted by breezes, blackened by clouds and lit up and cleared by sunlight.” (Sandro Cappelletto, music critic)