Notturno Concertante

NOTTURNO CONCERTANTE is an Italian band, named after a musical piece by Carulli, a XIX-century Italian composer. This is Italian neo-prog with influences from MARILLION, IQ and PENDRAGON. They use of acoustic guitar adds a richness to their music. The band has recorded 5 albums, and also contributed to several prog rock tribute albums (GENESIS, VANDER GRAAF GENERATOR, CAMEL and a Cantenbury tribute).
Their first album "The Hiding Place", recorded on 8-tracks in a private studio, is considered as one of the best progressive rock albums in the italian scene. Their most recent recording is called "Riscrivere Il Passato". As a whole, the music that is presented on this album can be defined as a melodious blend of Neo and Classic Symphonic Progressive with quite accessible and beautiful arrangements. Another great album from one of the fathers of the renaissance of italian prog of the nineties. Recommended if you like Gordon GILTRAP, the acoustic Steve HACKETT, or Anthony PHILLIPS.
http://www.notturnoconcertante.it/