Giacomo Susani; Chinwe D. John - A Screenshot of Now

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Composer: Giacomo Susani (music); Chinwe D. John (text)

1. Numbers Game
2. The Oath Maker
3. After Freedom
4. To Soar
5. Early Lessons
6. Learn Again
7. La bellissima luna
8. To the Dance
9. A Different Planet
10. Pirate Race
11. A Tribunal
12. The Immortals
13. All Things Beautiful (A Requiem)
14. On a Park Bench

Alexander Chance & Tim Mead, countertenor

Daniel Norman, tenor

Giacomo Susani, guitar

Chinwe D. John, narrator

Date: 2026

Label: Linn Records

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A Screenshot of Now is a song cycle by Giacomo Susani, set to poems by Chinwe D. John. Premiered on this album, the work comprises 14 pieces for voice and guitar, blending music and text to express the poems’ symbolic depth. Addressing themes such as global politics, family dynamics, freedom, nature, love, and satire, the cycle reflects on contemporary life while affirming the value of simple pleasures. The recording features vocalists Alexander Chance, Tim Mead, and Daniel Norman, with Susani accompanying on guitar.

Giacomo Susani (born 1995) is an internationally active composer, conductor, and guitarist known for his versatile output across solo, chamber, choral, and orchestral music. Trained in composition, conducting, and guitar, and mentored early on by Julian Bream, he has developed a distinctive artistic voice. His works are performed worldwide by leading orchestras, ensembles, and soloists, and his career gained prominence after winning the Respighi Prize, leading to a performance at Carnegie Hall. Also active as a conductor and performer, he has released several acclaimed albums, and was named Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in 2025.

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