Mattia Colombi
Pianist
Composer
Teacher
Pianist
Composer
Teacher
“Like all Genoese, I have a deep and melancholic connection with my land and my past. How much nostalgia I feel every time I think of my friends from the past and how much bitterness overwhelms me every time I realize that these ties have vanished. Magón recounts this feeling, hovering between sweet remembrance and desperate sadness.”
Suite No. 1 consists of 6 independent pieces, but linked in a dreamlike journey that begins with III/10, which opens the door to the magic of fantasy and ends with Indaco, which resolves it all, bringing us back to reality as if it were an ancient melody.
In between one passes through a Suq, dances with a Witch, confronts Malipensieri and is reborn in Baalbek.
Pianist and Composer, he began studying classical piano from the age of 4, then went on to study jazz piano at the Conservatory of Genoa and the CPM in Milan.
His music mixes jazz elements with more classical forms, borrowing sounds and attitudes typical of rock and electronic music.
In his intense activity as a composer, he has dedicated himself to solo piano (“Suite No. 1,” self-produced, and “Jam-Balaya, una favola Blues” published by Dasè SoundLab), to the soundtrack of the documentary film “Và in Giro” by Marco Corso, and to the musical concept for Pepita Ramone's YT channel.
His latest works are currently being published: ‘Seikilos, suggestions of saltiness and the sea’, based on Mediterranean music, and ‘Romanzo di formazione, un'avventura piano e voce’, written with comedian Alessandro Gori.
As a pianist he has given concerts and performances, both solo, in trios and in more articulated formations, distinguishing himself both as a soloist and as an arranger
In addition to his career as a composer and pianist, he has been teaching for 17 years and has trained more than a hundred students.
He has also worked in theater as a director, composer and production secretary.
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Pianista e compositore, inizia a studiare pianoforte classico dall'età di 4 anni, per poi approfondire lo studio del pianoforte jazz al Conservatorio di Genova e al CPM di Milano.
La sua musica mescola elementi jazz a forme classiche, prendendo in prestito sonorità e attitudini tipiche del rock e della musica elettronica.
Nella sua intensa attività da compositore, si è dedicato al piano solo (“Suite n.1”, autoprodotto, e “Jam-Balaya, una favola Blues” edito da Dasè SoundLab), alla colonna sonora del film documentario “Và in Giro” di Marco Corso e al concept musicale del canale YT di Pepita Ramone.
Sono in pubblicazione i suoi ultimi lavori: "Seikilos, suggestioni di salsedine e mare", basato sulla musica mediterranea e "Romanzo di formazione, un'avventura piano e voce" scritto con l'autore comico Alessandro Gori.
Come pianista ha tenuto concerti ed esibizioni, sia in solo, che in trio che in formazioni più articolate, distinguendosi sia come solista che come arrangiatore
Oltre alla carriera da compositore e pianista, insegna da 17 anni e ha formato oltre un centinaio di allievi.
Ha lavorato anche in teatro, come regista, compositore e segretario di produzione.