Classics

Classics

In the wake of his studies, Battiato alternated the pop musician with the more serious composer. The first of his classical operas is Genesi, performed in 1987.

In 1994, Battiato started a musical partnership with the philosopher Manlio Sgalambro, who wrote texts for the drama Il Cavaliere dell’Intelletto, dedicated to Frederick II.

In June 2000, Campi Magnetici, performed for the first time.
It's a ballett that tries its luck, as Franco Battiato and Manlio Sgalambro remarked as introducing the work.