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Renzo Vitale
NationalityItalian
Alma materRWTH Aachen University
Occupation(s)Pianist, Sound Designer, Acoustic Engineer, Composer, Artist
Organization(s)Research and Innovation Center, BMW Group
Websiterenzovitale.com

Renzo Vitale is an Italian pianist, sound designer, acoustic engineer, composer, and artist.[1][2][3] He is an acoustic engineer and sound designer at the BMW Group, contributing to the sound design for electric mobility in BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce lineups.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Education[edit]

Renzo Vitale holds a Ph.D. in Acoustical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University in Germany, along with two master's degrees in Electronic Engineering and Piano.[3][11][12][13][14] He served as a research scholar at institutions such as the Institute of Technical Acoustics at RWTH Aachen University, Pratt Institute in New York City, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.[11]

Career[edit]

Musical career[edit]

Vitale's musical career spans various genres, including dance theater, performative installations, and virtual reality experiences.[15] His albums include Zerospace (2012), Storm (2013) and Disorders (2019). The album Storm served as the soundtrack for a dance theatre piece inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest.[16][17]

He has contributed to the sound department in projects such as "Docuconcoction of the Delirium Constructions", "Der Weg Das Ziel" (2015), and "At His Side" (2021).[18][19][20]

Contributions to acoustic engineering and sound design[edit]

Vitale advanced the understanding of sound scattering in architectural spaces, influencing auditory perception in concert halls.[21]

Vitale joined BMW Group's Research & Innovation Center in 2015, becoming a specialist in Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Engineering and Creative Director of BMW Group Sound Design.[22][23][3][11][12][24][25] His "Sound Genetics" approach redefines sonic aesthetics for electric vehicle users, redefining the driving experience.[2][26] Recognized as a Fellow of the German Government's Competency Center for the Cultural and Creative Industries, Vitale contributes sound designs to BMW, Mini as well as Rolls-Royce lineups.[23][2][11]

In 2018, Vitale gave a TED Talk on electric car sound design.[27]

Artistic collaborations and residencies[edit]

In 2014, Vitale collaborated with artist Brian Gonzalez at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, creating a multisensory experience "Tell Me Your Secrets".[28] His collaborations include working with Academy Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer since 2019, contributing to the sound design for electric mobility at BMW.[23][29][30][31][32][33][4][34][35][36][37][excessive citations]

Renzo Vitale is a Steinway & Sons Artist, featuring his musical creations on the Steinway Spirio.[38]

Projects[edit]

Vitale collaborated with Hans Zimmer on sound design for the 2019 BMW Vision M NEXT and the 2020 BMW Concept i4, contributing to the development of the drive system sound.[29][39][40][5][34][9][41][42][43] The partnership also included BMW's electric vehicles, focusing on creating soundscapes to enhance the emotional connection between drivers and their cars in the IconicSounds Electric initiative.[44][45][22][23][46][47][26][34][41][48]

He shaped the sound profile for the Mini Cooper SE, MINI Vision URBANAUT, and Mini Concept Aceman, combining iconic design with innovative electric technology.[49][40][19][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57]

Vitale collaborated on "Inhabit Sound", a project that combined architectural design and sound to create a sustainable, modular acoustic pavilion for improved urban living.[19][58]

Vision[edit]

Vitale views the car as a "performative sound art installation", highlighting the driver's role as a performer.[15] He envisions allowing drivers to express themselves through pedal and steering wheel control, transforming the driving experience.[45][26][13]

Honors[edit]

In 2008, Renzo Vitale received the Amedeo Giacomini Award for the Best Master's Thesis in Acoustic Engineering from the Italian Society for Acoustics (AIA).[59]

In 2009, he was honored with the Best Master's Thesis Award in Acoustic Engineering by the German Society for Acoustics (DEGA) Study Prize for his Master's thesis in flow acoustics.[60][61]

Attributed sound designs[edit]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Soundtracks[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

  • Perceptual Aspects Of Sound Scattering In Concert Halls (2015), ISBN 978-3-8325-3992-4.[21]

References[edit]

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