116. PAGINE (2024)
for guitar (6′)
115. SCENES (2023)
for orchestra (17’30”)
(fl., picc., ob., e.hr., cl., bs. cl., 2 bsn., 2 hn., 2 tpt., mrb., p.np., vn. I, vn.II, vla., vc., db.)
(new orchestral version of “Scenes” for 5 instruments 2018)
114. INVENTARIO DELLA MELANCOLIA (2023) video>>
13 miniatures on 13 haiku by E.Schatz
for solo violin (14’)
113. FUGACI OSSESSIONI (2023)
for piano (10′)
112. CATALOGO IMMAGINARIO (2023)
6 miniatures for piccolo and toy piano (6’)
111. DIALOGO DELL‘OMBRA E DELLA LUCE (2023)
for six instruments (Fl., Cl.Bs., Vib., Vn., Vla., Vc.) (8’30”)
110. VERSO STRADE DI LUCE (2023)
for alto sax and piano (8’)
109. DIALOGO DEL VENTO E DELLE FOGLIE (2023)
for bassoon and cello (5’30”)
108. LAMENTO (Per Vitalij) (2022)
for sax alto solo (3’)
107. …DALLE CITTÀ PERDUTE (Memorie) (2022)video>>
for flute, clarinet, violin, viola and cello (6’30”)
106. TRACCE CARSICHE (Kraške Sledi) (2022)
for piano (5’)
105. MIRU MIR (Peace on the world) (2022) Video>>
for basson and cello (3’20”)
104. SOUVENIR (2021)
for piano (5’30”)
103. AFORISMI E INTERLUDI (2021)
for soprano and four instruments (vn., d.b., gtr., toy p.no) (8′30”)
(texts by C.M.Ricci)
102. …DELL’EQUILIBRIO POSSIBILE (2021)
seventh string quartet (vn.I, vn.II, vla., vc.) (7’30”)
101. …DU TEMPS PERDU (2021)
for vibraphone (4′)
100. SUPERFICIE DI SCREZIATI SPECCHI II (2021) video>>>
for concertante viola and six spaced instruments
(ob, bsn., hn, v.la c.te, vn., cl., vc.) (8′)
99. INNOCUA SPIRA (2021)
for Organ (7’30”)
98. EPISODI (2021)
for Ukulele (3’40”)
97. CHANT NOCTURNE ET RONDEAUX (2020)
for concertante guitar and orchestra (12′ c.a)
(Picc., Fl., Ob., E.Hr., Cl., Bs.Cl.,Bsn.,C.Bsn., 2 Hn., Trp.,Tbn., Tp., Glk., Vib., Mrb., Strings)
96. ALLA SORGENTE DEL SUONO (Trio II) (2020)
for violin, cello and piano (8’30”)
95. SUPERFICIE DI SCREZIATI SPECCHI (2020)
for solo viola (4′)
94. SONNET 64 (2020)
six voices madrigal (C.Ten 1, C.Ten 2, T, B.ne 1, B.ne 2, B) (6′ c.a)
text by William Shakespeare
93. TWO FAIRY TALES (2020)
music for children performers inspired by two fables
of Paolo Ricci and Anna Soudakova
for flute and piano (3”30”)
(also alto sax and piano version)
92. PLUMP (2020)
for saxophone quartet (6’30”)
91. …DAL FORZATO ESILIO (cartoline) (2020)
nr. 1)- Epitaph for Krzysztof Penderecki, for tenor sax (3′) Video>>
nr. 2)- Piccola serenata, for mandolin, guitar and harp (5′)
nr. 3)- Io e Anja, soli, for piano (3′) https://youtu.be/7mMuyDx2oDM
nr. 4)- Canto per Ilie, for violin (3′)
nr. 5)- Meditazioni in forma di Rondó, for guitar, violin, viola and cello (6′)
90. LETTERA A IOSIP BRODSKIJ (2017/20)
for flute, clarinet, piano, violin and cello (6′)
89. IGOR FËDOROVIČ (un ritratto) (2019)
for alto sax, violin and cello (7′)
88. TRE AFORISMI (2019) video>>>
for solo voice (3′)
(texts by Cristiano Mattia Ricci)
(first perf.: Milano, Fondazione MUDIMA ,21-01-2020 ; Nicoletta Petrus, soprano)
87. QUADERNI DEL TEMPO (2019)
two madrigals for three female voices (sop., mezzo-sop., c.alto) (5’30”)
(texts by Paolo Lezziero)
86. GRADUALE (2017/19) video>>>
for flute, violin and cello (5′)
85. NEGLI ABISSI DELLA COSCIENZA (2017/19)
for 6 instruments (ob., F hrn, vib., mar., v.n, vc.) (7’10”)
84. PERCORSO DI LUCE (2017/19)
for violin, viola, cello, double bass and piano (8’30”)
83. SESTO QUARTETTO (2019)
for 2 violins, viola and cello (9′)
82. ENIGMA DELL’INFINITO (2018) Video>>
for mezzo-soprano, bass clarinet andcello (6′)
(text by Vittorio Strada)
(first perf.: Moscow, “P.I.Čajkovskji” Conservatory, 08-06-2019)
Ekaterina Kičighina, mezzo-sop.; Nikita Agafonov, bs.cl.: Olga Galočkina, vc.)
81. FRAMMENTI LIRICI (2018) Video>>
for flute, guitar and piano (5’30”)
(first perf.: Cavriago [RE], Multiplo, 11-11-2018. Trio “Aurora”:
Jessica Gabriele, flute; Sara Rozzi, guitar; Ilaria Cavalca, piano)
I Prize in the Composition Competition “Giovannini”, 2018
Ed. Agenda
80. CINQUE PRELUDI (2018)
for piano (7’30”)
79. TRE IMPROVVISI (2018)
for sax soprano solo (7′)
78. GEORGE ON MY MIND (2018)
for baritone sax and cello (7′)
77. SCENES (2018)
for clarinet, tenor sax, piano, violin and cello (18′)
76. RICHIAMI (2017)
for flute, oboe and clarinet (5′)
75. PERCORSO DI SASSI (2017)
for doublebass and piano (7′ 20”)
74. BALLO CONCERTATO (2017)
for viola and guitar (7’30”)
(from“Tirsi e Clori” by C.Monteverdi)
(first perf.: Milano, Spazio Tadini, Festival SIMC, 20-10-2017.
Maurizio Barbetti,viola; Francesco Cuoghi, guitar)
73. LA LUNA IN TRE QUADRI (2016) Video>>
for soprano and piano (6′)
(texts by Evelina Schatz)
(first perf.: Milano, Museo del Novecento, Festival “Il cammino della voce”, 6-6-2017.
Joo Cho, soprano; Marino Nahon, piano)
72. SUONI PER UNA FESTA (2016)
for two flutes (3’30”)
(first perf.: Montesegale [PV], 10-9-2016. T. Nastasi e G. Spadari, flutes)
71. PERCORSO DI GHIACCIO (variazioni su un tema di Prokofiev) (2016) Video>>
for cello and piano (11”)
(first perf.: Moscow, NCCA, 4-4-2017. E. Antokolskaja, cello: D. Yakimowskij, piano)
70. TOY LULLABY (2015) Video>>
for toy piano, violin, doublebass and guitar (3’)
69. GUSTAV MAHLER SI RIPARA DAL SOLE NEL GAZEBO DI STEINBACH (2015) <<Video>>
for violin and bass clarinet (4’30”)
(first perf.: Avellino, Festival “Contemporaneamente”, 29-10-2015. R.Negri, vn; R.Bertolini, b.cl.)
68. TOY FANTASY (2014) Video>>
for toy piano (6′)
(first perf.:Monfalcone, Festival “Risuonanze”, 1-6-2015. A.Loffredo, toy piano)
67. TRENODIA in memoriam Franco Donatoni (2014)
for string orchestra (11′)
66. VOCI DALLA POLVERE (2013) Video>>
string quartet nr.5 (13’)
(first perf.: Moscow, Scriabin Museum, 14-04-2016.
Elements of’ “Škola Crew” Ensemble )
65. EGO FLOS (2013)
for mixed choir and orchestra (texts from “Canticum Canticorum”)
(2 ob, cr.i, 2 fg, c.fg, 2 cr, 2 trb, 2 tbn, tu, tp, glsp, mrb, perc, archi) (11′)
64. DYLAN (2012)
for violin, double bass and guitar (7’30”)
I. Homage to Dylan Thomas
II.Homage to Dylan Dog
III.Homage to Bob Dylan
(first perf..: Rome, ex Mattatoio, Festival Atlante Sonoro XXI,
28-04-2013, Ensemble “Il canto di Eea”).
63. POSSIBILI PRESENZE MISTERIOSE (2012) Video>>
for clarinet, tenor sax, piano and violin (7’)
(first perf.: Ferrara, Ridotto del Teatro Comunale, 19-5-2012.
Group of Conservatory “G.Frescobaldi”, Dir.: S. Cardi)
62. PERCORSO DI SABBIA (2009) Video>>
for viola and piano (10’30’’)
(first perf..: Moscow, Scriabin Museum, 14-4-2016. Regina Štejnman, viola; Alexandra Stefanova, piano)
61. CIFRE (un racconto) (2008) Video>>
for reciting voice, flute, piano, guitar, violin and cello (10’)
(first perf.: Brescia, Teatro Sancarlino, 24-01-2009. Dedalo Ensemble, Cond.V.Parisi)
60. PERCORSO D’ACQUE (2007) Video>>
for violin and piano (11’)
(first perf.: Moscow, Scriabin Museum, 16-4-2016. Valerija Sidorenko, violin; Janina Aleksejzeva, piano)
59. WILDE, nel senso di Oscar (2006)
for wind quintet (15’)
58. ELUARD (un omaggio) (2006)
for soprano and doublebass (texts by P.Lezziero) (8′)
57. DIES IRAE (2005)
for 3 percussionists
56. SINFONIA IN UN MOVIMENTO (2005)
for orchestra (2.[II ott.]2.[II cr.i.]2.2.-2.2.tbn.-tp. 2 perc.- strings) (11′)
55. A SILENT SHOUT (2004)
for 7 performers (cl.,cr.i.,cr.,v.no,vc.,cb. and perc.) (10′)
54. CINQUE PICCOLI PEZZI (2002) Video>>
for marimba and double bass quintet (13’20”)
(first perf..:Torino, Arsenale della pace, 23-2-2003. C.Gullotto,mrb. DB Quintet of RAI
Recorded and widespread by RAI TRE Television)
53. PER STRADE DI SUONO (2002) Video>>
for trumpet, trombone and piano (7’30”)
(first perf.:Torino, Educatorio della Provvidenza,31-3-2003. Trio “Musiké”)
52. CREATURE DELL’OMBRA (1999) Video>>
for double bass quartet (11′)
(first perf.:Torino, Arsenale della pace, 6-2-2000. OSN RAI Doublebass Quartet)
51. MEMORIALE (1991/99)
eight pieces for five string instruments , on solo, on duo, on trio and all together
Ed.Agenda
1)- for viola (1996) first perf.: Aquario Romano,17-11-1996. L.Sanzò,v.la Video>>
2)- for piano (1991).first perf.: Cagli,4-4-1993.F.Bongelli, p.no Audio>> Video>>
3)- for v.la and p.no (1998) first perf.: Cervia, Casa delle Aie,18-2-2000. Freon Ensemble Audio>> Video>>
4)- for doublebass (1998) first perf.: Cervia, Casa delle Aie, 18-2-2000. Audio>> Video>>
5)- for guitar (1997) first perf.: Bonn, Kulturzentrum,16-4-1999. S.Cardi, chit. Audio>> Video>>
6)- for violin (1997) first perf.: Cervia, Casa delle Aie, 18-2-2000. Freon Ensemble Audio>> Video>>
7)- for v.n, db. and guit. (1997) first perf.: Cervia, Casa delle Aie,18-2-2000. Freon Ensemble Video>>
8)- for ensemble (1999) first perf.: Cervia, Casa delle Aie, 18-2-2000. Freon Ensemble Audio>> Video>>
50. DUE CANZONI METROPOLITANE (1995)
for soprano and piano (texts by P.Lezziero) (6′)
(first perf..:Torino, Rive Gauche Concerti, 24-7-1995
T.Scandaletti, sop.; R.Bellucci, p.no)
49. …E DEL SILENZIO FITTO (1995)
version A, for flute and bariton (texts by A.Miano) (3’30’’)
version B, for flute and basson
version C, for flute and bass clarinet Video>>
(first perf.: Milano, Sala Puccini, 25-5-1995)
48. DAVANTI ALLO SPECCHIO (1995) Video>>
for cello solo (8′)
(first perf.: Sesto S.G., “Musica in freezer”, 11-4-1995. S.Pezzi,vc.)
47. TRE CAPRICCI (1994) Video>>
for sax alto solo (5’20”)
published on the book “Il linguaggio musicale di P.Ricci”, curator: R.Cresti.
Miano Editore, Milano,1996.
(first perf.: Mosca, NCCA, 26-4-2016. Alekseij Kruglov, alto sax)
46. PAESAGGI CON NEBBIA (1993)
for viola, cello and doublebass (10′)
Ed. Tonos
45. TENEBRAE (1992)
for mixed choir and five brass instruments (cr., 2 tr., trb. e tu.) (7’30’’)
44. NELLA NEBBIA (1992)
for cello and doublebass (11’)
(first perf.: Milano, Ansaldo, 11-10-1992. M.Scano, vc.; C.Maghenzani, db.)
Ed. Tonos
43. A SILENT WEEPING (in memoriam Luigi Nono) (1992) Video>>
for nine instruments (picc., e.hn., bs.cl., tp., hp., 2 v.la, vc. and db) (13’)
(first perf.: Torino, RAI Nuova Musica, 1-02-2005.
Ensemble “Geometrie Variabili”, cond.: F. Pomarico)
Ed.Tonos
42. VOYAGE DE PLAISIR (1991) Audio>> Video>>
for orchestra (2 ob., 2 fg., 2 hr., 2 tr., strings) (8’30’’)
(first perf.: Milano, Angelicum, 6-10-1991. Cond.: M.Dones)
Ed. Ricordi
41. FROM ONE TO THE OTHER (1990) Audio>> Video>>
(foglio d’album) for piano (3’)
Ed. Agenda
40. QUARTO QUARTETTO (1990) Audio>> Video>>
for 2 violins, viola and cello (12’)
(first perf.: Castagneto Carducci, 4-5-1991. Quartetto “Arion”)
I Prize (cat. string quartet) in the IV C.Carducci Competition, 1991
Ed. Edi-Pan. CD Pan 3028
39. IL VARIARE DELLE CIRCOSTANZE (1990) Audio>> Video>>
for piano (11’)
(first perf.: Milano, Teatro delle Erbe, 29-11-1990. F.Bongelli, p.no)
I Prize (cat. piano) in the IV C. Carducci Competition, 1991
Ed. Edi-Pan. CD Pan 3028
38. IL RISVEGLIO, LA DANZA, IL GRIDO (1990) Audio>> Video>>
for clarinet quartet (9’)
(first perf.: Middleburg [NL], 1-7-1990. Belgian Clarinet Quartet)
I Prize in the ENDAS Competition, Perugia, 1990.
Ed. Edi-Pan
37. APRÈS LE SOMMEIL, AVANT LE RÉVEIL (1990) Audio >> Video>>
for flute, viola and harp (9’)
(first perf.: Middleburg, NL, 1-7-1990. Trio “Melica”)
Ed. BMG Ariola
36. PER ALTRE TERRE ANDRÒ (1989)
for orchestra (12’)
(2 fl., pic., 2ob., e.hr. ,2 cl., bs.cl., 2 fg., cfg., 4 hr., 3 tp., 2 tbn., tu., tp., 2 pc., strings [14, 12,10, 8, 6])
35. NEL MESE DI ATHYR (1989) Audio>> Video>>
for flute (pic.), guitar, piano and percussions (9’)
(first perf.: Salzsburg,” Aspekte Neue Musik”, 3-5-1989.
Ensemble “Nuovi Spazi Sonori”. Cond.:S. Fontanelli).
Ed. Tonos
34. FANTASIA Nr. 2 (1989)
for horn, 2 trumpets, trombone, timpani and organ (6’)
Ed. Agenda
33. CINQUE FRAMMENTI (1988)
for a cappella mixed choir (testi di Mario Luzi) (6’)
Ed. Tonos
32. IL RISVEGLIO, LA DANZA, IL GRIDO (1988)
for solo clarinet (9’)
(first perf.: Montepulciano, Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte, 2-8-1988. A.Teora, Cl. )
31. PERPETUUM (1987)
for guitar (7’)
(first perf.: Bologna, Fiera District, 24-7-1989. S.Cardi, guit.)
Ed. Edi-Pan, CD Pan CDC 3009
30. TRIO (1987)
for violin, cello and piano (7’30”)
29. NOTTETEMPO (1987)
for chamber orchestra (2.1.2.1.2.1.-2.1.-8 vn, 3 vla, 3 vc., 1 db) (10’)
(first perf.: Zagarolo, Palazzo Rospigliosi, 11-10-1987. Chamber Orchestra “G.Petrassi”,
cond.: Paul Méfano) “G.Savagnone” Award 1987
Ed. Ricordi
28. RECUPERI DAL SILENZIO (1987) Audio>> Video>>
for string quartet (12’)
(first perf.: Brescia, 19-11-1988. Ensemble “Nuovi Spazi Sonori”.Cond.:M.Bonifacio)
“V.Bucchi” Award 1988
Ed.Associazione Musicale Valentino Bucchi
27. GREEN SELFPORTRAIT (1986) Audio>> Video>>
for piccolo, bass clarinet, harp, guitar, violin and double bass (7’)
(first perf.: Boston University, 26-9-1987. Ensemble “Alea III”, dir.: T.Antoniou)
Finalist at “Kucyna International Competition 1987.
Selected from RAI for “Antologia-Nuove Proposte Musicali”.
Ed. Ricordi
26. TRE LIRICHE DI KAVAFIS (1986)
for soprano, clarinet (cl.bs) and guitar (texts by Kostantinos Kavafis) (9’)
(first perf.: Roma, Castel Sant’Angelo, 15-5-1986)
Extra Prize at Composition Competition “Musica Antiqua Orientalis”, Bydgozsz (PL) 1987.
Ed. Suvini-Zerboni
25. TRE CANTI DI PASOLINI (1986)
for 6 female voices (5’)
II Prize in Composition Competition “Musica Antiqua Europae Orientalis , Bydgozsz (PL) 1987.
Ed. Agenda
24. VÉGÉTATIONS PLASTIQUES II (1985) Video>>
for oboe and 11 strings (7’)
(first perf.: S.Daniele del Friuli, 29-9-1986. P.Pinferetti, ob.,Orch. “Haydn Philarmonia”, dir. E.Rojatti)
Ed. Suvini-Zerboni
23. DI CIPRI IL FUOCO (1985)
for soprano and piano (texts from “Antologia Palatina”) (6’)
(first perf.: Imperia, V Festival “Spazio-Tempo”, 15-10-1985. G.Ravazzi, sop.; R.Cognazzo, pf)
II Prize in Competition “E.Porrino”, Cagliari, 1986.
22. D’ALTRI SENTIERI (1985) Video>>
for solo violin (9’)
(first perf.: Milano, Musica Rara, 14-5-1986. C.Barbagelata, v.no)
Selected in “Gaudeamus Musicweeck 1986.
II Prize in Internazional Composition Competition ICONS, Torino, 1987.
Ed. Suvini-Zerboni
21. VIENI, LA TUA MORTE MI AFFANNA (1985) Audio>> Video>>
for mixed choir a cappella (text by Anna Cascella) (6’30’’)
(c: Leuven, 25-10-1985. RTB choir, dir. P.Serpenti)
II Prize in Concours Européens Musique et Poésie 1985.
I Prize in Concorso Internazionale di Composizione Polifonica “G.D’Arezzo” 1987.
20. DUE MADRIGALI (1984) Video>>
for mixed voices (8’)
I. Epitaffio per E.Berlinguer ( 12 voices)
II. I morti non è…(16 voices) testo di V. Sereni.
Selected in “Gaudeamus Musicweeck”
II Prize in Concorso Internazionale di Composizione Polifonica “G. D’Arezzo” 1986
(first perf.: Hilversum, VARA Studio, 13-10-1985. Netherlands Chambers Choir. Dir. J. Alldis)
Ed. Tonos
19. SENTIERI NEL CANNETO (1984) Video>> Video>>
for 7 performers (fl./picc., cl./cl.bs, pf., 2 v.ns, v.la, vc.) ( 7’’30’’)
First Prize “V.Bucchi” 1984.
(first perf: Pescara, Accademia Musicale Pescarese, 3-3-1985. Dir. A.Valori)
Ed. Zanibon
18. WHERE THE REEDS GROW (1984)
for 10 flauti (2 picc., 4 fl., 2 G fl., 2 bass fl.) (6’)
(first perf.: Montegrosso, VII Festival Nazionale del Flauto, 6-4-1985.
Orchestra Italiana di Flauti. Dir. M.Kessick)
Ed. Agenda
17. INTRODUZIONE E DANZA NOTTURNA (1983) Audio>> Video>>
for piccolo and harp (7’)
III Prize in Internazional Composition Competition “G.B.Viotti” 1984
(first perf.: Sesto S.Giovanni, Rondóttanta, 31-3-1990. Elements of “Octandre”.
Ed.Edi-Pan
16. TIEF IST DIE TRAUER (1983) Video>>
for orchestra (2.2.2.2.-2.2.-harp.,pno., strings) (10’)
(first perf.: Milano, Angelicum, 29-9-1985. Dir.:V.Parisi)
15. DE TOUT CE TEMPS (1983) Audio>>Video>>
for solo bassoon (5’)
(first perf.: Zurigo, Art-Express,dicembre 1983)
Musicassetta Lire L.R.K.045
14. LETTERA A RAINER MARIA RILKE (1983)
for soprano, flute/piccolo, harp, viola and double bass (7’30’’)
(first perf.: Belveglio, Castello, 14-5-1983. M.L.Groppi, sop.
“Nuova Consonanza” Group of Milano”)
II Prize in Belveglio Composition Competition 1983.
Ed. Edi-Pan
13. LE MAGIE DEL SIG. NICCOLÓ (1982) Audio>> Video>>
for 11 instruments (picc.,fl.,2 cl.,cl.bs.,v.n, 2 v.la, vc., db., cel. (8’30’’)
(first perf.: Genova, Palazzo S.Giorgio, 14-12-1982. “Studio per la Nuova Musica” Group.
A.Plotino, dir.)
12. UN PÓ PIERROT E UN PÓ… (1982)
for solo trombone (4’30’’)
(first perf.: Alessandria, Teatro Tenda, 11-5-1984. G.Schiaffini, trb.)
Ed. BMG Ariola
Disco BMG Ariola CCD 3003
11. FANTASIA (1982)
for piccolo, flute, 2 clarinets and bass clarinet (6’30’’)
(first perf.: Belveglio, Castello, 16-5-1982)
(version for clarinet quartet 1994)
10. GERMOGLI (1981) Video>>
for flute/piccolo and guitar (6’)
(first perf.: Torino, Festival “Antidogma”, 6-10-1981. C.Montafia, fl.; D.Filippone, chit.)
9. LITANIA (1981)
for flute, 2 violins and viola (5’30”)
8. NOTTURNO CON VARIAZIONI (1980) Audio>> Video>>
for clarinet and piano (7’)
(first perf.: Torino, Conservatorio, 28-2-1981. R.Annunziata, cl.;Y.Miftju, pf.)
7. SECONDO QUARTETTO (1980)
for string quartet (12’)
(revision 1995)
Ed. BMG Ariola
6. VÉGÉTATIONS PLASTIQUES (1980)
for solo oboe (6’30’’)
(first perf.: Torino, Conservatorio, 11-2-1980. P.Borgonovo, oboe)
Ed. Suvini-Zerboni
5. RAPSODIE (1978)
for bassoon and 11 strings (3.3.2.2.1.) (7’)
4. PARTHIA II (1978)
for clarinet, cello and percussion (7’)
(first perf.: Torino, Piccolo Regio, 18-1-1979. “Circolo Toscanini” performers)
3. FANFARA E RONDÒ (1975 – nuova versione 1977)
for clarinet, trumpet and bassoon (3’)
1) Fanfara – Homage to Stravinskij
2) Rondò – Homage to Schōnberg
2. TRE BAGATELLE (1972)
for cello and piano (3’30’’)
1. FRAMMENTO LIRICO (1970)
for string quartet (5’)
(revision 1980)