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Finalist in “Scrivere in Jazz 2024”

8th August 2024 by Gabriele di Franco

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I am thrilled to announce that my composition “Bloemen” has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious “Scrivere in Jazz 2024” competition, category B. This recognition provides me with an incredible opportunity for international exposure and network expansion.

The finals will take place at Teatro Verdi in Sassari on August 12, where all finalist compositions will be performed, and composers will present their creative processes to the jury. The winners will be announced on August 13, followed by performances of the winning pieces.

Stay tuned for more updates and wish me luck!

For more information, visit Associazione Blue Note Orchestra.

The Value Of Choices

9th April 2024 by Gabriele di Franco

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The Value Of Choices

ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA

“The Value Of Choices” is the new orchestral constellation led by composer and conductor Gabriele di Franco.
Gabriele has passionately devoted his creative efforts to composing for large ensembles, resulting in an impressive collection of awards. In fact, he has won no less than 7 international composition awards in the past three years alone.
Among them, 3rd prize with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & JamMusicLab Univristy in 2023 (AT), 1st prize at Scrivere in Jazz in 2022 (IT), commissioned composer at the European Composers project of Subway Jazz Orchestra in 2021 (DE), 3rd prize at UMO Jazz Orchestra (FI), and many more.
Today, Gabriele has decided to reinvest the awards won in the creation of his Orchestral constellation: “The Value Of Choices”.

The album, sharing its title with the project, draws inspiration from Gabriele’s mentor, Kris Defoort, dedicating its opening track in homage to him. Featuring a mix of previously awarded compositions and fresh material from the past three years, the music promises an engaging travel through the diverse tapestry of jazz.

Bridging the worlds of jazz and classical orchestration, Gabriele’s writing style is deeply rooted in jazz traditions, drawing inspiration from the great orchestrators of classical music while embracing modern and pop grooves.

The Value Of Choices will be released in March 2026 with Challenge Records thanks to the support of the Flemish Government

THE MUSICIANS

“The Value Of Choices” is made by 18 wonderful human beings.

Woodwinds:

Alto Sax/ Soprano/ Flute/ Alto Flute/ Piccolo Flute: Martin Gasser

Alto Sax/Soprano/Flute: Pierre Lagache

Tenor Sax/Soprano/ Flute : Lennert Baerts

Tenor Sax/Bb Clarinet: Tobias Volckaert

Baritone Sax/Bass Clari: Duilio Ingrosso

Trumpets:

Trumpet/Flugelhorn 1: Antoine Colin

Trumpet/Flugelhorn 2: Jany Van Lul

Trumpet/Flugelhorn 3: Thomas Mayade

Trumpet/Flugelhorn 4: Pierre-Antoine Savoyat

Trombones:

Trombone1 : Frederik Heirman

Trombone 2: Quinten De Cracker

Trombone 3: Tim Daemen

Bass Trombone / Tuba: Els Verbruggen

Rhythm Section:

Double Bass: Fil Caporali

Drums: Daniel Jonkers

Piano & Effects: Yu-Ting Li

Guitar & Effects: Machiel Heremans

Conducting & Composition: Gabriele di Franco

Guests:
Lieselot De Wilde – voice

Vanesa Diaz Gil – voice

Francois Vaiana – voice

Federico Pecoraro – el. bass

GET A GLIMPSE OF MY COMPOSITIONAL WRITING FOR LARGE ENSEMBLE

Berlin, awarded at Helsinki Composing Competition 2021 (Finland – UMO Jazz Orchestra ) –
‘Nguè, awarded at 2nd Ise-Shima International Popular Music Composition Competition 2023 (Japan) –

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Betsabea won the “Scrivere in Jazz” international composition award

11th September 2022 by Gabriele di Franco

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Oh yes! BETSABEA got the 1st prize (A cat) at the international jazz competition for jazz orchestra ‘Scrivere in Jazz’ hosted by Orchestra Jazz della Sardegna !

This is a double win as it was a long time since my music wasn’t played in Italy, so this makes it even more special.

But I want to congratulate all the finalists, all terrific composers, and human beings!

A special ‘hug’ goes to my fellow composer and old friend Tobias Hoffmann and to my new compositional friend Gerardo Pepe for winning in categories B and C! And to Laura Giulia Veltri that got a Special Mention for her nice work.

And last but not least…thanks to the Jury members that choose Betsabea:

Marco Tiso, Corrado Guarino, Michele Corcella, Gianluigi Trovesi