Hi, I'm Francesco Distefano, a passionate composer, sound designer, and live performer based in Comiso, Italy. I specialize in electroacoustic composition and sound design, blending acoustic and electronic sounds to create unique auditory experiences. My work has been recognized with awards and featured in several international festivals. I have a solid academic background in music and sound design, complemented by a hands-on approach to live performances and audiovisual art. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of sound and music, bridging traditional and contemporary techniques to craft immersive soundscapes.

Francesco Distefano

Hi, I'm Francesco Distefano, a passionate composer, sound designer, and live performer based in Comiso, Italy. I specialize in electroacoustic composition and sound design, blending acoustic and electronic sounds to create unique auditory experiences. My work has been recognized with awards and featured in several international festivals. I have a solid academic background in music and sound design, complemented by a hands-on approach to live performances and audiovisual art. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of sound and music, bridging traditional and contemporary techniques to craft immersive soundscapes.

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Hi, I’m Francesco Distefano, a passionate composer, sound designer, and live performer based in Comiso, Italy. I specialize in electroacoustic composition and sound design, blending acoustic and electronic sounds to create unique auditory experiences. My work has been recognized with awards and featured in several international festivals.

I have a solid academic background in music and sound design, complemented by a hands-on approach to live performances and audiovisual art. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of sound and music, bridging traditional and contemporary techniques to craft immersive soundscapes.

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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.

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

Qualifications

Certificazione di Inglese livello B2 (livello registrato all'esame: C1)
November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other