Sinestesie is a cycle of four works for piano four hands, bringing together classical interpretation and jazz improvisation. Conceived by Emanuele Sartoris with Federica Bertot, it invites two pianists to exchange their customary roles: the improviser reads a written part, while the interpreter explores improvisation using the scales and harmonic frameworks provided.
Sartoris composed and notated the music; Bertot developed its detailed interpretative approach, shaping the agogic and narrative character of the cycle. The volume includes introductions, an interpretation guide and an improvisation guide, explaining how the written and improvised sections connect.
The four Sinestesie are associated with fragrances created by Don Donato Ciniello, extending the project into a dialogue between music and scent. The work is dedicated to Federica Bertot, to Ciniello’s creative contribution and to the legacy of Alexander Scriabin.