Alessio Masi at the British Institute, Florence
Where poetry and discovery unite in burning conviction
A room with a view that I have rarely seen so full as for the recital by the young Sicilian pianist Alessio Masi. Mentored by Roberto Prosseda, graduating with honours in Italy, he is now completing his studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. A flying visit with concerts in Rome and Florence where his passionate advocacy for the works of lesser known Italian composers was very much in evidence. He has been busy recording the original piano works by Nino Rota and his programmes included the rarely heard Variations and Fugue in 12 keys on the name of Bach.
