Luc Cianfarani is a New York City based composer, pianist, and sound designer. Lauded for his ability to create visceral music, Luc’s work has been celebrated for possessing “an emotional weight that is difficult to shake” (Tome to the Weather Machine). Having been trained as both a classical pianist and as a composer in the European avant-garde, Luc is able to write unique music that pushes boundaries yet remains accessible to listeners. A truly versatile composer, Luc has scored short and feature films, composed for ensembles such as the Tak Ensemble and Splinter Reeds, and has written for the pop band “Late Guest at the Party”. He holds a master’s degree in composition from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from the University of Virginia.
Synesthete, a collaboration between Luc Cianfarani and Dutch abstract expressionist painter Pierre Van Dijk, explores the connection between visual art and music. Both Luc and Pierre are creating new works that compliment each other - with chord progressions, textures, and frequencies in Luc’s music aligning with the colors and shapes in Pierre’s. The collaboration creates an experience similar to the one of a synesthete - giving the viewer a visualization of musical ideas. Check back as more work is created.
Pierre Van Dijk (b. 1950) is an established contemporary Dutch painter registered with the RKD - the Netherlands’ Institute for Art History. His work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe, including showings in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Monaco. Pierre has taught at Lock Haven University, and he currently lives and paints in his hometown of ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
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