Milano 1958-1962: topografia musicale di una città

The main objective of the project is to reconstruct the complexities of the relation between music and space in a moment when Milan is not only the epicenter of the Italian “economic miracle” but also the engine of musical upheavals at national level. In the face of such a variety of impulses, almost no trace of that music scene remains both in the physical and cultural landscape of Milan. The investigation of the musical practices of the economic boom, observed through the lens of space, is therefore a way to bring to light a cultural heritage lost over time, covered by the stratifications of an ever-changing city. The most suitable methodological tool for achieving these objectives has been identified in what is defined as “deep mapping”, a practice based on the synergy of visual maps, computational data analysis and field research. The investigative potential offered by instruments such as digital mapping and network analysis has in fact proven capable of showing the multiple mediations that link cities, performance contexts and practices.