The site of GIOVANNI GROSSKOPF, composer and pianist
THE "RITUS" PROJECT
"Ritus" is the largest composition project
conceived by Giovanni Grosskopf up to
now. The piece, for flute, violin,
clarinet, guitar and piano, in twelve movements, has
engaged the Author deeply for twelve years, since it
has been composed during the years from 2003 to
2014. The total duration, if one decides to perform
all the movements, exceeds one hour of music.
However, it is possible to perform also a limited
selection of movements from "Ritus" (even only one
or two), according to the indications on the score.
Herebelow you will find the complete presentation of
the piece and the complete music score (please
contact the Author at the address studiomusica2004 AT gmail DOT com
for any information or request):
Photo of an
old cherry tree covered with lichens, in the
abandoned medieval village of Arsiera, valley of
Zoldo, Belluno, Veneto, Italy. It has been
chosen as the symbol of the "Ritus" project and
it appears on the cover of the piece. The other
photos on this page represent: a
proto-historical labyrinth for ritual purposes,
Solovkij Islands, Russia; an old traditional
wooden mountain hut, upper Valtellina, Sondrio,
Lombardia, Italy; a forest near the Staulanza
pass, Belluno, Veneto, Italy.