I have completed my Aria for Strings, to be performed by a string orchestra later this year, as well as my Duet for acoustic or electronic piano and tape.
Due to composition activities, I will only be giving 2 recitals in the greater Montreal area this summer. Information can be found on my website.
2008 Compositions
Minimalist Pieces for piano solo, op. 47. Finis for orchestra, op. 48. Exposition sans suite for piano, violon and cello, op. 49. Aria for Strings for string orchestra, op. 50 Duet for acoustic or electronic piano and tape, op. 51
Canadian pianist and composer Giancarlo Scalia was born in Montreal. His musical education began at the age of 10 with piano and theory studies with Paolo Vani at the McGill Conservatory of Music. After graduating with Honors at the age of 16, he pursued his studies with acclaimed concert pedagogue Dr. Angela Chan, before entering the renowned Ecole de Musique Vincent d'Indy.
As a pianist, his repertoire ranges from composers like Bach, Beethoven and Mozart to modern composers such as Shchedrin and Kabalevsky. His own compositions and those of his favorite composer, Frederyk Chopin, also stand significantly in his repertoire.
Giancarlo Scalia entered the studio to record his first album of piano compositions, entitled "Sogno d'Amore (Liebestraum)", in March 2005. The CD, released in April 2005 under Davisca Productions, led him to many media appearances, including televised performances throughout Canada. The disc is now available in Canadian stores and worldwide through the Indie Pool website.
Besides his numerous recital performances, he also enjoys performing at various benefit concerts. He performed at the annual Brain Waves Gala (benefiting the Franco di Giovanni Foundation) three years in a row as well as for the Canadian Cancer Society and other benefit organizations.
A proud supporter of modern composers, he gave the world premiere of the work "Portrait", composed by Montreal composer Octavian Lecca, on the 3rd of May 2006. He later performed the work in July 2007.
As a composer, his works number in the 90s and are for a variety of instruments. He has composed works for solo piano, orchestra and chamber groups as well as for unusual trios and quartets. His compositional style is a unique blend of classical-romantic and contemporary melodies and harmonies, and the majority of his compositions have a distinctive tonal melody flowing through them. Main influences in his musical writing include Ennio Morricone, Jordan Rudess, and, of course, Chopin.
In November 2004, he was commissioned to compose a short piece for students of Dr. Chan. His Rondo Facile for 1 piano, 8 hands op. 29 was premiered the 18th of December 2004 at the Maison Trestler in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec. The performers were Sihan Guo, Emily and Jacqueline To and Kathleen Wong.
He began to work in the film music field when he was commissioned by the Laurier Macdonald Media Foundation to compose the music for the documentary "Ripples in Time". The hour-long documentary, premiered the 1st of February 2006 at the Centro Leonardo da Vinci in Montreal, received an AMTEC award.
Giancarlo Scalia continues to perform and compose and is currently studying with Jimmy Briere at l'Ecole de Musique Vincent d'Indy.
For all information regarding Giancarlo Scalia, please visit his official website.
Performance of composition Liebestraum at the Salle Claude-Champagne of the Universite de Montreal on November 12, 2006 in Montreal, CA.
ciao ho visto il tuosito e complimenti per le tue composizioni. hai origini italiane? bello il cd sogno d'amore. un saluto e grazie per i complimenti eleonora
Hey, thanks for accepting my invitation. There are few things I appreciate more then people who truly contribute something beautiful to the music world... Well, anyway have a lovely night. Ciao.
The Electric Alligator Ensemble", which plays my electronic music live, has posted the first 2 recordings from the ensemble's recent marathon recording session at:
ciao giancarlo! grazie per il commento! la musica è l'anima degli uomini. e il tuo animo è sicuramente grandissimo. a volte penso che mi piacerebbe una vita come quella nei films...ovunque vai un sottofondo musicale adatto accampagna le tue giornate..in bocca al lupo per tutto. ps. ho letto la tua biografia. ma sei di origine italiana? vedo che parli bene la mia lingua. a presto. sabrina (sognatrice)
Ciao Giancarlo- I will check out your website. Thanks for stopping by my page. I am off to the Juno's tonight and then have to do my silly duty at an after party....but business comes first right? And in answer to your question...you can call me Jules. arrivederci osservando in avanti a corrispondere voi ancora. (I think that's right lol lol my Italian is not as strong as it used to be.) di ciao -Jules.
hey G.C. got ur mail. No worries man. Well hook when the time is right. im busy too actually. I must say that i have a lot more going on for me now musically than i did when we were playing. well talk soon bro! Take care.
