Daimon

Sony Masterworks release Daimon, the new album by Italian pianist and composer Olivia Belli. Known for her refined neoclassical voice, Belli draws inspiration from Bach, Chopin, Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, and the worlds of art and literature. Daimon takes its cue from Homer’s Odyssey. Belli was fascinated by Odysseus’ destined return to Ithaca and the idea that every life follows a journey toward its true purpose. This concept shaped her new piano concerto, recorded with string orchestra and influenced by Italian Baroque traditions. The concerto unfolds in three movements — The Departure, The Journey, and The Return. The Journey forms the emotional core, reflecting both Odysseus’ trials and Belli’s own path through hardship and catharsis.