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LUCIANO CILIO
Dialoghi Del Presente
SUPERIOR VIADUCT
(reissue, 1977)
SUPERIOR VIADUCT
9/10
Deeply moving, melancholy minimalism from Italy
THE story of Italian composer Luciano Cilio is a simple one of quiet achievements and quieter tragedy. Born in Naples in 1950, Cilio’s early involvement in architecture and music transmuted into his engagement, in the early ’70s, with the nascent Italian progressive rock scene. He worked alongside musicians such as Alan Sorrenti, performed at benefit gigs for Demetrio Stratos of Area, and organised concerts of contemporary music under the auspices of the municipality of Naples.