I am a multidisciplinary composer and live performer focused on electroacoustic and multimedia works. My practice blends composition, sound design, and live performance, and I have presented works at festivals such as Martin i Elettrico (Bologna), Futur Festival (France), Audio Art Festival (Poland), Echoes Around Me Festival (Vienna), and ICMC Shenzhen (2023). I also compose pieces for multimedia installations and collaborate on live music projects like 'Die Angst' with my brother. I am passionate about exploring new sonic languages, integrating acoustic instruments with electronics and visuals, and I always enjoy collaborating with performers, engineers and artists across borders.

Francesco Distefano

I am a multidisciplinary composer and live performer focused on electroacoustic and multimedia works. My practice blends composition, sound design, and live performance, and I have presented works at festivals such as Martin i Elettrico (Bologna), Futur Festival (France), Audio Art Festival (Poland), Echoes Around Me Festival (Vienna), and ICMC Shenzhen (2023). I also compose pieces for multimedia installations and collaborate on live music projects like 'Die Angst' with my brother. I am passionate about exploring new sonic languages, integrating acoustic instruments with electronics and visuals, and I always enjoy collaborating with performers, engineers and artists across borders.

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I am a multidisciplinary composer and live performer focused on electroacoustic and multimedia works. My practice blends composition, sound design, and live performance, and I have presented works at festivals such as Martin i Elettrico (Bologna), Futur Festival (France), Audio Art Festival (Poland), Echoes Around Me Festival (Vienna), and ICMC Shenzhen (2023). I also compose pieces for multimedia installations and collaborate on live music projects like ‘Die Angst’ with my brother.

I am passionate about exploring new sonic languages, integrating acoustic instruments with electronics and visuals, and I always enjoy collaborating with performers, engineers and artists across borders.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Compositore Elettroacustico
January 1, 2019 - Present
As an electroacoustic composer since 2019, I have created works selected for numerous international festivals such as Martini Elettrico (Bologna), Futura Festival (France), AudioArt Festival (Poland), EchoesAroundMe Festival (Vienna), and ICMC 2023 (Shenzhen). My composition 'Materical' has been selected for ICMC 2024 in Seoul.
Live Performer
January 1, 2018 - Present
I have performed live since 2018, including at the Mainoff Festival 2018. Since then, I have been part of the project 'Die Angst' alongside my brother, performing and creating live electronic music experiences.
Artista Audiovisivo
January 1, 2022 - Present
Since 2022, I have ventured into audiovisual art, publishing my work 'Stripping Away Reality' on audiovisionielettriche.it, exploring the intersection of sound and visual media.
Composer / Sound Designer / Live Performer at Self-employed / Independent artist
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created and performed electroacoustic multimedia works; notable pieces include 'Vivo nel Suono' and 'Matric al'. Works have been selected and performed at national and international festivals, including Martin i Elettrico (Bologna), Futur Festival (France), Audio Art Festival (Poland), Echoes Around Me Festival (Vienna), and ICMC 2023 (Shenzhen). The piece 'Matric al' was selected for ICMC Music Conference in Seoul (2024). Active as a live performer on the main stage at festivals since 2018 and member of the live music project 'Die Angst' with my brother.

Education

Master at Conservatorio "G.B. Martini" di Bologna
November 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Bachelor at Conservatorio "A. Scarlatti" di Palermo
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2022
High School Diploma at Liceo Musicale "G. Verga" di Modica
September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2018
Master Degree in Sound Design for Multimedia Applications at Conservatorio 'G. B. Martini' di Bologna
November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Music at Conservatorio 'A. Scarlatti' di Palermo
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
Diploma di Scuola Superiore (Liceo Musicale) at Liceo Musicale 'G. Verga' di Modica
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026

Qualifications

Certificazione di Inglese livello B2 (livello registrato all'esame: C1)
November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Cambridge English: B2 Certification
November 1, 2020 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other