AA.VV. (The Swimmers Quintet)

The Profile

A collective of five composers — C. Amirkhanian, L. Belcastro, A. Misheff, R. Sinigaglia, G. Tedde — who contributed to the album Music For Swimming Across the Pacific, recorded for a concert at the Parenti Theater in Milan on December 22, 1999.

The album gathers composers from different experiences into a single program. The review notes Alzak Misheff's notable swimming performances (including a 1982 Atlantic swim and a Pacific tank performance), R. Sinigaglia's role in electronic music education at the Conservatory of Milan, and mentions Amirkhanian, Belcastro and Tedde for their recognized compositional work.

A collective album by five composers recorded for a concert at Milan's Parenti Theater on December 22, 1999. The record unites distinct compositional voices into an experimental/electronic-contemporary program. The review praises the cohesion and the individual reputations of the contributors.