Polyphonics songs from Sardegna

This workshop is focused on learning a so-called “natural” technique. It involves using the chest voice or speaking voice through the development of breathing, voice techniques (timbre, resonance, strength etc) and improvisation.  These skills lead on to the study of Italy and Sardinia’s traditional songs.

Marina Pittau was born in Cagliari, Sardinia. Immersed in a musical environment from an early age, this self-taught musician quickly developed great musical expression. Her musical debut took place in Paris, in 1982, with a solo performance of traditional songs from her homeland, during which time was also studying music. She continued her studies in Geneva at the Conservatoire Populaire, where she obtained her diploma in classical song in 1995. She then continued to broaden her artistic experiences with composing and theatre.

Over the course of the years, she has participated in numerous concerts, festivals, radio and television programs in France, Switzerland, Italy and Spain, all the while dedicating herself to teaching singing and the guitar. She runs regular workshops for polyphonic singing and has also produced two CDs, the first of which, A Distempus, won the Disque-Choc du Monde de la Musique in 1996. The second album, Raighinas, released in 2003, retraces her recent journey to Sardinia with musician friends.

Email: marpittau@hotmail.com

Site  : www.marinapittau.com