Giovanni Sollima

Giovanni Sollima (born 1962, Palermo) is an Italian cellist and composer. Reviews and program notes document a career as a virtuosic performer and a composer blending classical forms with rock, minimalism and Mediterranean elements. He has collaborated with ensembles and artists mentioned in reviews including Bang on a Can and the Steve Reich Ensemble, and his works have been performed by figures cited in the reviews such as Riccardo Muti, Gidon Kremer and Yo-Yo Ma.

Born 1962 in Palermo; Italian cellist and composer known for blending classical, minimalism and rock influences.

Three DeBaser reviews praise Giovanni Sollima as a virtuosic cellist and genre-blending composer. Reviews highlight the albums Works and We Were Trees and a vivid live performance at Villa Rufolo. Critics note influences from neo-classicism, minimalism, rock and Mediterranean music, and commend his expressive stage presence.

For:Listeners of contemporary classical, minimalism, and crossover music; fans of virtuosic cello and genre-blending composition.