The Sonic Atelier #3 – A Conversation with Federico Albanese

This exposition is part of the series The Sonic Atelier – Conversations with Contemporary Composers and Producers, dedicated to exploring the evolving role of the composer in the twenty-first century. Through a Q&A format, the project investigates how contemporary creators inhabit hybrid identities at the intersection of composition, production, performance, and technology. This interview features Federico Albanese, who reflects on his formation, his approach to integrating sound design and production into the act of writing, and his perspective on the transformations of today’s recording industry and streaming platforms. His insights shed light on central issues such as hybridity, authorship, and the value of craftsmanship in contemporary music-making. keywords: Federico Albanese, The Sonic Atelier, Contemporary Composition, contemporary music, hybrid identity, neoclassical, Sound Design, music production, Interviews, interview, Interviewing the Artistic Future, film music, modern classical, piano, piano technique, spatialisation, Streaming platforms, Authorship, Craftsmanship, music, music aesthetics