Maurizio Santoiemma: Livenza (Unison, Piano)

Prize-winning piece — “Nuove Musiche dalla Livenza” Composition Competition 2022

Maurizio Santoiemma’s Livenza is a song for unison school choir and piano, inspired by the river that gives the work its name. Elisa Gastaldon’s Italian text celebrates the river’s clear waters, fertile banks and enduring presence, portraying it as a source of life, memory and local identity. A flowing vocal line and expressive piano accompaniment support the text’s imagery, with changes in dynamics and tempo shaping the musical journey. The work received recognition in the 2022 “Nuove Musiche dalla Livenza” Composition Competition. A suitable choice for school choirs looking for an expressive Italian-language piece with a strong sense of place.