ALDA MERINI
Alda Merini was born in Milan in 1931 and while very young debuted in literary circles under the guidance of G. Spagnoletti and G. Manganelli. Today she is one of the most representative poets of Italy.
In 1993 she was awarded with the "Eugenio Montale" Librex-Guggenheim Award for poetry. With "La Pazza della Porta Accanto" (The mad Woman next Door) she won the Latina Award in 1995 and was one of the finalists for the Rapallo Award in 1996. With "Ballate Non Pagate" (Unpaid Ballads) she won the Viareggio award in 1996.
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Andrea Donati, Alda Merini
ARNR 2597
Format: CD Book, 64 pages
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Following the critically acclaimed "Le Ciel de Ma Memoire", "Ape Regina" is the long-awaited album from Milanese composer and musician Andrea Donati.
"Ape Regina" embodies the long hours of creative collaboration shared by Donati and the great contemporary poet, Alda Merini; a true event on the Italian contemporary music scene.
Vocals by Roberta Gambarini and Donati's masterful double bass playing along with the heartfelt participation and precision of leading Italian jazz musicians all contribute to this masterpiece of the new school of Italian songwriting.
Includes a 64 pages booklet.
TRACKLISTING:
Agrifoglio (4:29)
Ape regina (6:49)
Giovani poeti (4:46)
Quiètati, erba dolce (4:29)
Olive d'inverno (6:41)
12:00 A.M. (6:10)
Sorella senza nome (5:35)
Diana (5:00)
Impronte (6:41)