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Composition

Sabino de Bari’s compositional work spans solo, chamber, and orchestral contexts, exploring timbre, space, and expressive form.

Commissions

New works may be commissioned for performers, ensembles, and projects.

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Selected Works

Nubi

A string orchestra composition explicitly inspired by the visual and atmospheric qualities of clouds. It draws from the ever-changing shapes and light-filtering properties of clouds, a recurring theme in de Bari's repertoire. His cloud-inspired compositions have been featured by the Cloud Appreciation Society, highlighting his ability to translate meteorological phenomena into musical texture

A Pale Blue Dot

A Pale Blue Dot is a composition for violin and guitar, inspired by the vision of Carl Sagan and the iconic 1990 Voyager 1 photograph capturing Earth from the edge of the solar system.

Variations on Gershwin Theme

Sabino de Bari's "Variazioni su Tema di Gershwin" is a contemporary classical composition written specifically for a bass clarinet duet. It was premiered on 25 February 2017 at the Casa del Lago, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

I Passiuna Tu Christù

A modern musical rendition of the traditional "Passion of Christ" chants typically performed during Holy Week in Southern Italy, specifically reflecting the Griko or Apulian traditions.

Five Little Portraits

Piano music for children/young adults featuring extended techniques.

Four Minimal Dances

While originally performed as solo pieces by de Bari, the work has also been adapted for ensembles, notably performed by the L. Refice Frosinone Conservatoire guitar ensemble.
The pieces are characterised by methodical rhythmicity and repetitive, hypnotic harmonies that explore the "biological internal time" of the human body and nature.
Compositional Features: They utilize extended techniques and unique timbres, often performed on a decacorde (10-string guitar) to achieve a broader sonic range. 

Sing Song

“Sing Song” is a charming collection of 15 short songs for children’s choir, inspired by the playful and lyrical world of Christina Rossetti’s Sing Song.

Voci, nel profondo

It is part of a research project aimed at exploring the interaction between an ancient, “static” instrument like the organ and a dynamic, modern one like the guitar. The “voices” mentioned in the title refer both to the organ stops and to the polyphonic layering of the piece.

Gnumereddé

Gnumereddé is a guitar quartet by Sabino de Bari, inspired by and connected to the rich cultural heritage of Molfetta

Meditazioni inconsce

For solo bass clarinet by Sabino de Bari and performed by Paolo De Gaspari. The piece explores

Ciclo canzoni in Molfettese

"Ciclo canzoni in Molfettese" is a song cycle composed in the dialect of Molfetta, Italy, celebrating the town’s local traditions, culture, and everyday life through music.

Collaborations & Recordings

Summertime Songs

Works for guitar and oboe

Hanna Blushon, oboe - de Bari, Guitar

TAMBORA MUSIC

Sonatina per una Strimpellata

Music for guitar and clarinets

Vito Vilardi, guitar - Pirolo, clarinet​

TAMBORA MUSIC

Sonatina per una strimpellata
Bancha Tea

Music for sologuitar 

Marco Corcella, guitar - Pirolo, clarinet​​

TAMBORA MUSIC

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Bianchi Sentieri

Dance show in collaboration with choreographer Patrizia de Bari.

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Mediterranea

Works for guitar and violin

Performed by Opari Duo​

TAMBORA MUSIC

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On a Cloud

Music for guitar and clarinets

Diana Torti, Voice - S.de Bari, Guitar​

SLAM

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I Passiuna Tu Christu

Solo guitar

Vito Vilardi Guitar

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