Nunzio Ortolano

Nunzio Ortolano (b. 1967) is an Italian composer and conductor whose catalogue embraces wind-band, chamber and orchestral music. His writing combines melodic invention with a wide range of musical styles. He began collaborating with Edizioni Musicali Wicky in 2001, developing concert and music-theatre projects. His works have been recorded by ensembles including Fiatinsieme, Filarmonica Musikè and Panormus Brass, for whose album Dalla A alla Zisa he also served as artistic director. Several compositions originally conceived for wind band have been adapted for brass groups, strings and symphony orchestra. His Romanza for clarinet and piano is dedicated to Calogero Palermo.