Tommaso Saturnia

Historical Musicology

Tommaso Saturnia is a PhD pre-candidate in Musicology. He holds degrees in piano performance from Verona State Conservatory in Italy (B.M. in 2015, M.M. in 2018 magna cum laude) and composition degrees from Trento State Conservatory of Music (M.M. in 2024), where he was also the recipient of the 2024 President’s Award for Academic Achievement and Leadership and the 2024 Pankonin Award (with a project led by composer Theo Popov). Recently, Tommaso’s works have been commisioned and premiered by prestigious ensembles from around the world. In 2023, the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players debuted his piece Through the Planetary Nebula for chamber orchestra at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. Also recently, the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra performed his symphonic work Clinamen in Bulgaria Hall, in Sofia. In October 2021, the State Conservatory of Trento premiered his chamber opera INGENIUM, for three soloists and chamber ensemble, with sold-out performances in both Trento and Riva del Garda.

His research explores the music and cultural dynamics of post-WWII Italy, with a particular emphasis on film music and the legacy of Ennio Morricone.

Contact: saturnia@umich.edu

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