Borletti-Buitoni Trust
I did not know Franco personally, only through Ilaria and other people dear to him. Love Song is full of powerful and emotive music to express the strong bond between Ilaria and Franco, described to me by so many people. I am deeply honoured to receive this Award.
Silvia Colasanti
The 2021 Franco Buitoni Award was given to Italian composer Silvia Colasanti. Amici della Musica di Perugia presented a special concert on 9 October 2021 featuring the world premiere of Love Song, composed by Silvia in appreciation of the award. Written for piano, percussion and string orchestra, it was performed by pianist Beatrice Rana (BBT Fellowship 2016) with the Orchestra da Camera di Perugia conducted by Enrico Bronzi at Teatro Morlacchi in the historic Umbrian capital city of Perugia. In front of a capacity audience, Ilaria Borletti Buitoni marked the award by presenting Silvia with a handmade glass vase specially commissioned from Micheluzzi Glass in Venice, given by Giovanni and Benedetta Buitoni in memory of their uncle.
Silvia Colasanti, Ilaria Borletti Buitoni and Beatrice Rana
With this award I am delighted to welcome another highly talented musician, Silvia, into our BBT family. I was overwhelmed by the concert and the occasion; a wonderful new work superbly performed by an outstanding young pianist, Beatrice, who is also one of our BBT artists. What better tribute to my husband – here in his home town with the Amici della Musica, founded by his mother and directed by Franco for so many years.
Ilaria Borletti Buitoni
Read the press release here
More information about Silvia Colasanti can be found on her website here: www.silviacolasanti.com