In Nomine Terrae
Music by Cesare Chiacchiaretta
Zagreb Symphony Orchestra
Miran Vaupotić, conductor
Luca Colantonio, accordion
Concerto per Fadiesis
Sunflower Seeds
In nomine Terrae
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Label: Movimento Classical
Catalogue No: MVC001-144
Format: Digital & Physical
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ALBUM
A journey of melodic exploration, intricate rhythms, and a clear, minimalist-inspired musical language — infused with passion and unmistakable Italian flair. A distinctive blend of tradition and innovation.
Concerto per Fadiesis
Written in a neotonal style with echoes of Brahms, this concerto carries a popular appeal, especially evident in the third movement. Commissioned by the Fadiesis Association of Pordenone, the piece merges classical depth with folkloric charm.
Sunflower Seed
This movement draws inspiration from a poignant episode involving a Ukrainian woman confronting a Russian soldier during the invasion. In a moment of defiance and symbolism, she tells him: “Take these sunflower seeds and put them in your pocket. When you fall, sunflowers will grow.” The sunflower, a national symbol of Ukraine, becomes a powerful metaphor for rebirth and resilience — seeds of hope blooming amidst devastation.
In Nomine Terrae
A tribute to our beloved Earth, now rising in protest against the destructive actions of humankind — through earthquakes, floods, and environmental catastrophes. The first movement, De Homine et Natura, reflects the tension between man and nature through sharp dissonances. The second, Lacrimosa, expresses the sorrow of both the natural world and its human victims. Finally, Omnium Concordia envisions a harmonious coexistence — alternating rhythms evoke the diversity of Earth's peoples and cultures, culminating in a hopeful plea for balance, peace, and a world free of war and disaster.
“If there’s one thing In Nomine Terrae achieves, it’s uniting past and present in a sonic journey that makes the soul vibrate. This album, released by Movimento Classical, is a profound emotional experience - a cry of love for our Earth and an ode to the timeless beauty of music. Born from passion, research, and a touch of genius, it carries an energy rarely found in contemporary productions”