Luigi Dallapiccola, America, and the Unlocking of Visionary Creativity

The year 2025 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Luigi Dallapiccola’s death, a time to reflect on significant episodes that enriched his life, works, and the generations of composers he influenced. Luigi Dallapiccola, America, and the Unlocking of Visionary Creativity intends to add a few tassels to two fundamental works by Mario Ruffini: Luigi Dallapiccola e le Arti figurative (Marsilio, 2016) and L'opera di Luigi Dallapiccola: Catalogo ragionato (SZ Sugar, 2025). The latter book, dedicated to t