Much of his career has been known for his conducting work and his role as Dario Marienalli’s orchestrator. But his few scores showcases his compositional talents. Conquest 1453 has lovely echoes of Marianelli’s massive sound for Agora and is quite engaging. It’s a shame that the colourful orchestrations are often marred by distasteful electronics. If not for that and the slight RC-esque vibe it had going at times, this would definitely have made the top 10. Regardless, it comes fully recommended.