Who am I?
I am a French-Italian composer and doctoral researcher based in London, UK. My practice allows me to explore my identity as a neurodivergent, disabled, and multi-cultural artist.
My work is deeply rooted in both performance and composition; I hold an MMus in Classical Piano from the Conservatorio Santa Cecilia and an MMus in Sonic Arts from Goldsmiths. My career as a composer—which includes multi-sensory installations for the Museum of Oriental Art of Turin and the Schneiberg Museum—serves as the primary catalyst for my current research.
Funded by the AHRC (CHASE), I am currently developing a musical neuroqueering practice for my PhD at Goldsmiths, under the supervision of Prof John L. Drever and Dr Alexis Bennett. This research is further informed by my experience as a Senior Lecturer at BIMM University, London, where I specialised in mentoring neurodivergent students and conducted action research on neuro-inclusive pedagogy for my PGCE.
As a co-founder of the Neurodivergent Music Network, I am dedicated to establishing Neurodivergent Music Studies as a cross-disciplinary field—one that investigates the specific ways neurodivergence interconnects with the creation, performance, and reception of music.
Outside of my formal research, I am a lover of deep-dives and draw constant inspiration from my special interests. Whether I’m immersing myself in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, dissecting the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, or exploring my fascination with whales, these passions provide the rich, essential backdrop to my academic and musical life.
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