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Pianist and composer Michael Travisano has one foot firmly planted in the
tradition of classical piano while the other foot keeps time with American rock,
blues, metal, bluegrass, and pop. Influenced by the great masters Beethoven and
Chopin, Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin, Mike's musical upbringing reflects this same
marriage of styles.
Abandoning piano lessons as a kid for louder pursuits as a
self-taught electric guitarist, Mike rediscovered the beauty, energy, and power
of classical music in his early twenties. He was accepted as a student of RCA
Records artist Julia Benfer and had the great fortune of studying with her until
her passing in 2009 at the age of 99.
Continuing to practice and perform classical works in the central Pennsylvania
area, Mike began to write music of his own that would eventually become the
album, White Whale. Drawing from his own personal experiences and following
simple musical forms, the pieces reflect the deep emotions shared by all :
anger, loss, and longing, as well as hope, gratitude, and love.
Mike currently lives, composes, and performs in Rome, Italy and you can find out more about him on his website.
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![[The Dogs of Rome by Michael Travisano]](http://he3.magnatune.com/music/Michael%20Travisano/The%20Dogs%20of%20Rome/cover_200.jpg "The Dogs of Rome by Michael Travisano")
The Dogs of Rome
![[White Whale by Michael Travisano]](http://he3.magnatune.com/music/Michael%20Travisano/White%20Whale/cover_200.jpg "White Whale by Michael Travisano")
White Whale
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