Luisa Antoni

Cultural Journalist · Radio Producer · Musicologist · Composer
📍 Based in Muggia, Italy | Languages: Italian, Slovenian, English, German (passive)

🎓 Education and Academic Qualifications

• PhD in Music Aesthetics – University of Ljubljana (2006)
  Thesis: “Antonio Banfi and His School in Contemporary Aesthetics of Music”
  ▸ Published in Italian (Trauben, 2010) and Slovenian (Mladika, 2010)

• MA in Musicology and Phenomenology – University of Ljubljana (1999)
  Thesis on Ernest Ansermet and Phenomenology

• MA in Philosophy (Modern and Contemporary) – University of Trieste (1993)
  Thesis: Music and Philosophy in the 20th Century: Pierre Boulez

• Diploma in Piano – Conservatory “G. Tartini”, Trieste (1989)

• Plus advanced studies in harpsichord and composition (Trieste, Florence, Venice; masterclasses with Corghi, Fanticini, Nieder, Bonifacio, Colombo Taccani, Vaglini and others)

💼 Professional Experience

Full-Time Positions

• 🎙️ Journalist – RTV Slovenija, Koper-Capodistria (2019–present)

• 🎧 Classical Music Editor – RTV Slovenija, Ljubljana (2003–2019)

• 📻 Radio Producer – RAI Radio 3, Italy (1991–1999; 2000–2003)

• 🇸🇮 Italian Language Assistant – High School of Sežana, Slovenia (1999–2000)

Part-Time and Teaching Roles

• 🎓 Lecturer in History of Music – Private music schools (Glasbena matica, SCGV “E. Komel”)

• 🎓 Teacher of Philosophy and Music – High School “A.M. Slomšek”, Trieste (2000–2001)

• 🎓 Lecturer in Music History – National High School of Music, Koper (2002)

📚 Selected Publications

1. Antonio Banfi and His School in Contemporary Musical Aesthetics (2006)
   Muzikološki zbornik / Musicological Annual – Ljubljana

2. Operetta in Trieste and Gorizia (2024)
   In-depth multilingual, multicultural musicological case study – ResearchGate

3. Die Aufnahme Schönbergs und seiner Schule in Triest (2024)
   Study of Second Viennese School’s reception in Trieste – ResearchGate

4. Trst (in Gorica) v blesteči luči trojezičnih operet (2021)
   On operetta in multilingual border regions – Slovenian academic volume

5. Trst, Gorica in Istra: glasbena prepletanja (2020)
   Cultural and historical intersections in cross-border music traditions

6. Hypotheses on the Use of the New Technologies (2024)
   Comparative analysis of RAI and RTV SLO broadcasting – Preprint on ResearchGate

🎤 Conference Contributions & Activities

• 🎹 Tartini and the Realization of the Basso Continuo – International Tartini Conference, Ljubljana (2020)
  ▸ Abstract – Cambridge University Press

• 📍 Speaker – Kierkegaard Symposium, St. Olaf College, USA (2010)

• 🏅 Jury member – Ferrari Prize (2012), Bonporti Prize (2013)

• 👩‍🏫 Lecturer – “Parola all’ascolto” training course for young music journalists (2013–2014)

🧩 Cultural and Community Engagement

• 🗣️ Referent for Slovenian Choirs in Italy – ZSKD & USCI FVG (1996–2012)

• 🎼 Artistic Board Member, Editor of Choralia magazine (1997–2012)

• 🎵 Organizer – Ignacij Ota Choir Prize (5 editions)

🏆 Scholarships & Awards

• 🎓 Scholarships
  ▸ 9-month Alpe-Adria Fellowship (Slovenia)
  ▸ University of Trieste (3 months)
  ▸ St. Olaf College, USA (1.5 months)

• 🥇 Thesis Prizes
  ▸ Undergraduate: T. Tončič Prize (Trieste)
  ▸ Master’s: T. Tončič Prize
  ▸ PhD: S. Sasso Prize (Bari)

🎼 Compositional Work

Alongside her scholarly and journalistic career, Luisa Antoni is also active as a composer, with a particular focus on works that explore the dialogue between sound, silence, and language. Her compositions often draw inspiration from philosophical and literary sources, embracing both traditional notation and experimental forms.

In 2024, she released the album Fruscii risuonanti (“Resonant Rustlings”), a collection of original pieces for solo piano and small ensembles. The project blends acoustic textures, extended techniques, and moments of quiet introspection, reflecting a personal and meditative approach to contemporary composition. The album has been appreciated for its refined sonic palette and its philosophical depth, resonating with listeners interested in the intersection of music, space, and thought.

Her compositional output includes music for piano, voice, chamber ensembles, and occasional electroacoustic explorations, performed in both concert settings and interdisciplinary contexts.

🌍 Languages

• Italian (native)

• Slovenian (native)

• English (advanced)

• German (passive reading)