Elio Martusciello

Born in Naples in 1959, Elio Martusciello is a self-taught Italian composer and performer whose primary instruments are guitar and computer. He studied photography with Mimmo Jodice and visual art with Carlo Alfano, and has since developed a practice spanning acousmatic composition, live electronics, sound installation, and audiovisual art. He teaches electronic music at the Conservatory of Music in Naples. His collaborative work spans decades and includes sessions with Evan Parker, Alvin Curran, Chris Cutler, and Z'EV, among others. Awards include prizes at the Bourges International Electroacoustic Music Competition, the Luigi Russolo prize, and CIMESP in São Paulo.