Fortunae

Fortuna Averrunca, the fortune that drives away misfortune; Fortuna Brevis, the Goddess who protects in a single situation; Fortuna Respiciens, who heals troubles from the past; Fortuna Huiusce Diei, the fortune of the present day; Fortuna Bona, who brings good fortune; Fortuna Comes, who precedes the good path; Fortuna Felix, the fortune that gives prosperity. These are just some of the numerous attributes of the Goddess Fortuna, an Italic deity that the ancient Romans made their own as early as 500 BC. These are just a few of the wishes I wanted to convey with this composition, commissioned by Anbima Lazio, to all musicians and to all cultural and musical voluntary organisations. A benevolent wish to be able to resume and carry on, in the wake of history and tradition, all the activities that have been severely compromised in the last two years. The Suite, lasting 7'50'', begins with a "Festive" tempo celebrating the joy of making music, is followed by a serenade ("Tippete, tuppete, tappete") in which the amorous dialogue between two young people can also be interpreted by two singers and ends with an overwhelming third movement inspired by a traditional Ciociarian dance: the "Ballarella". A wish that the goddess Fortune will protect music, a noble art that lightens the heart, satisfies the mind and speaks to the soul.

Scomegna Edizioni Musicali, ES B1634.20