CD Release

A new CD of compositions by acclaimed Italian pianist and composer Giuseppina Torre will be released on March 21st, 2018. The music was written for the deeply moving documentary “My Idea of Art”, inspired by the reflections of Pope Francesco on the role and purpose of art in modern society. This release represents a unique collaboration between spiritual narrative and musical interpretation, bringing to life a rare synthesis of visual and sonic beauty.

The new work will be available in a specially designed box set, containing both the DVD and the CD. For music lovers and collectors alike, this edition offers a tangible and elegant tribute to the project’s cultural and emotional depth. In addition, the standalone CD will be accessible globally on all major streaming platforms and digital stores, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the soundscape created by Torre, wherever they may be.

“The artist is a witness of the invisible, and the artwork is the strongest proof that the incarnation is possible…” — Pope Francis

This powerful quote serves as a thematic core of the documentary and resonates throughout Torre’s compositions. Each musical piece becomes a testimony to the spiritual dialogue between the artist and the divine, revealing an unseen yet deeply felt reality.

The project draws inspiration from the book “Pope Francis: My Idea of Art”, published by Mondadori and Edizioni Musei Vaticani in December 2015. The book, rich with the Pope’s personal reflections, was later adapted into a documentary that explores his philosophical and theological views on art. Through this cinematic journey, viewers are guided through the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Square, and the Vatican Basilica, where selected masterpieces are presented as embodiments of Pope Francis’ vision: that true art speaks to the soul, lifts the human spirit, and resists the culture of waste.

At the heart of the documentary is Giuseppina Torre’s music, composed specifically to reflect and enhance the visual and emotional narrative. Known for her lyrical touch and emotive piano compositions, Torre brings to the project a deep sense of reverence and clarity. Her music is not merely a soundtrack—it is a voice that echoes the Pope’s thoughts, a musical thread that binds together history, spirituality, and humanity.

Torre approached this project with immense care and introspection. Each note she wrote was guided by the intention to elevate, to inspire, and to remain faithful to the spiritual essence of the message. The result is a collection of compositions that move seamlessly between solemnity and hope, stillness and transcendence.

This release is more than a musical offering—it is a cultural artifact, a meditative journey, and an invitation to contemplate the sacred through the universal language of music. Whether you are a devoted follower of sacred art, a lover of classical piano, or simply someone seeking emotional depth through sound, this album promises a profoundly enriching experience.

With this work, Giuseppina Torre not only contributes to the preservation of the Pope’s vision, but also affirms her position as a unique voice in contemporary classical music. Her ability to transform theological concepts into soundscapes filled with emotion and meaning is what makes this CD release a milestone in her career—and a gift to the global artistic community.