Press and more…
Luca and his compositions have been quoted on books about the clarinet repertoire and received much appreciation in the academic field (Penn State University USA, the University of Cambridge, Sao Paulo University and the Faculty of Santa Marcelina in Brazil, etc) and beyond. He has been interviewed on radio and for the press in many occasions in the UK, Italy and Brazil including recording live for BBC Radio 3. His music has constantly been broadcast in three continents in programs of jazz, classical music and avant garde/experimental music. These are some comments about his music:
- “(the album) Partenope absolutely deserves a spot on the shelf of any musician with an interest in contemporary clarinet music”
Clarinet Journal (International Clarinet Association, winter 2011)
- “Such a virtuoso musical performance and such joyful uplifting music I just couldn’t resist it”
Tom Robinson (BBC Radio, march 2009)
- “Luciano has total control of his instrument, with a large edgeless sound”
Clarinet & Saxhophone Magazine, summer 2011
- “Masterful Clarinet! Luca is a noted Italian clarinettist and composer, having developed an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso around the UK and overseas via recordings and concert halls appearances.”
Musicians Magazine, June 2008
- “Romantic, soulful and technically superb. They have produced a work of true musical art.”
Barry O’Sullivan (CRN Australia nationwide 2006)
- “I love this album! I have played some tracks on Fretwork”
Nonny James (BBC Radio, 2005)
- “They have made genuine impressions on the London improvisational scene and this album shows their technical assurance, creative ability and natural versatility.”
Jazz Journal International, March 2006
- “The new voice of the Clarinet”
ItaloEuropeo, January 2011
- “Classically trained Italian virtuoso Luca Luciano, now resident in London, takes the clarinet to spectacular higher ground.”
- “Remarkable the Fragment # 4 and #5. Bravo!”
Gianluigi Trovesi (international clarinettist, January 2011)
- “Neapolis was a thrilling exploration of the relationship between composed and improvised music and highlighted Luciano’s facility in drawing together diverse musical idioms quite seamlessly”!”
- “In the album Neapolis, Luciano shows the typical features of a mature musician with a sound and a style, in his writings, absolutely unique.”
JazzIT (leading Italian Jazz Magazine)