On Saturday 14 December, at 4:00 pm, at the Auditorium of the Costume Museum in Nuoro , the conference “ Armonicu Sonu. The diatonic organ: construction, tradition, innovation ” will be held, organized by the Cultural Association “Tundu su ballu”, in collaboration with the Isre – Istituto Superiore Regionale Etnografico. The event represents a unique opportunity to explore the history, technique and cultural significance of the diatonic organ, a symbolic instrument of Sardinian folk music and a protagonist in celebrations and moments of community gathering. This first event inaugurates the series of annual meetings “ Radichinas: studies on traditional music ”, dedicated to the reflection and valorization of music linked to folk dances.
A panel of experts to celebrate the diatonic organ. During the conference, illustrious guests and scholars will offer a multidisciplinary insight into the diatonic organ, ranging from its artisanal construction to its applications in contemporary music: Massimo Castagnari, master craftsman, will talk about the technical evolution of the instrument, underlining the union between tradition and innovation, while Riccardo Tesi , an internationally renowned musician and pioneer of the diatonic organ in Italy, will talk about his experience and the role of the instrument in the renewal of popular music, recalling collaborations with artists such as Fabrizio De André, Ivano Fossati and Carmen Consoli.
Roberto Milleddu , ethnomusicologist, will offer a scientific and historical look at the diatonic organ in the Sardinian musical tradition and its relationship with popular culture. Marcello Marras, anthropologist, will analyze the value of the diatonic organ as a means of cultural transmission and its role in maintaining Sardinian social identity. Carlo Boeddu , musician and traditional player, will bring a direct testimony, highlighting the oral heritage and the value of the instrument in traditional musical practice. “Armonicu Sonu” aims to be not only a moment of academic reflection, but also a space for dialogue between musicians, researchers and enthusiasts, a bridge between tradition and musical innovation.
