Alessio Mastrorillo, born in 1987 in Italy, is a composer whose works have garnered recognition from prestigious events such as ICMC, SMC, eviMus and Tempo Reale. His musical journey began with a foundation in piano, drums and live music engineering, gradually evolving into the realm of computer music. Fueled by a passion for new technologies, he has actively contributed to international conferences like NYCEMF, CIM, SMC and AIA, showcasing his dedication to pushing the boundaries of music through cutting-edge methodologies. His artistic activity extends to solo and ensemble Live Electronics concerts, where he captivates audiences with a seamless fusion of traditional and electronic elements. He has collaborated with notable groups such as Mediterraneo Radicale and the Tempo Reale Electroacoustic Ensemble, further solidifying his impact on the contemporary music scene. In addition to his artistic career, Alessio teaches Computer Music at the Conservatory of Ravenna and Modena, sharing his expertise with the next generation of musicians and researchers.
Pier Alfeo (born 1985) is a sound and transmedia artist working across sound sculpture, installations, electronic music, and immersive audiovisual projects. He has exhibited and performed at international festivals in Italy, France, UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Serbia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, and Kenya, alongside artists such as Cod.Act, Quayola, Robert Henke, Fennesz, and Murcof. In 2019, he held his first solo show Incisione su Silenzio at Doppelgaenger Gallery (Bari) and won the Italian National Art Prize (Electronic Art). He participated in the Biennale Tecnologia (Turin, 2020), receiving the “Dynamic Display” award. In 2023, he was a finalist for the Re:Humanism 3 Art Prize and took part in a residency at S.O.D.A. in Manchester. In 2024, he joined RE-FEST by CultureHub and PhEST Festival. In 2025, he presented 504 Ways of Listening and the related publication at the SMC Conference in Graz, in collaboration with Italy’s National Research Council.