ill balletto di bronzo

The Profile

Il Balletto di Bronzo is an Italian progressive rock band from Naples, best known for the 1972 album Ys which marked a dark, experimental turn in their music.

The band's 1972 album Ys is a concept album set in the legendary city of Ys about the last man on earth and his encounter with Christ. Gianni Leone (from Città Frontale) joined the group before Ys and significantly changed their sound; Giuni Russo provided chorus vocals on Ys. The debut mentioned in reviews is Sirio 2222.

The provided review frames Ys (1972) as one of Italian prog's most controversial and adventurous albums. Gianni Leone's keyboards and compositional shift define the record's dark, avant-garde direction. Giuni Russo contributes notable choruses. The album is polarizing but highly regarded by many prog fans.