Berio

/ ˈberjo /

noun

1. BerioLuciano19252003MItalianMUSIC: composer Luciano (luˈtʃano). 1925–2003, Italian composer, living in the US, noted esp for works that exploit instrumental and vocal timbre and technique

Example Sentences

Opera gave the stage premiere of a new ending by Luciano Berio that illuminated rather than falsely answered Puccini’s questions about political and sexual oppression.

From Los Angeles Times

For the Maggio Musicale in Florence in 1984, Luciano Berio convened a quintet of young composers — Betty Olivero and Luca Francesconi among them — to rewrite “Orfeo,” employing electronic tapes and even a rock band.

From New York Times

The makers of Filippo Berio olive oil — founded in Italy in 1867 and now exported to 75 countries — have weighed in.

From Washington Times

“Filippo Berio estimates that the global harvest will deliver only about 2.6/2.7 million metric tons of product — 400,000 metric tons less than a typical good harvest. We are projecting 20% less final product, which will result in 30%-50% price increases, depending on the type of oil,” Dusan Kaljevic, CEO of Filippo Berio U.S., told the publication.

From Washington Times

That year my mother and I went up to the Ojai Music Festival when Michael was its music director to hear him conduct pieces by Pierre Boulez and Luciano Berio.

From Los Angeles Times