Joined by guitarist Franco Vinci and drummer Marcello Surace, Apoteosi specialized in an extremely sophisticated sound, similar to period Renaissance - a comparison that Silvano Ida's striking vocals only strenghened. Signing to the local Said label, the group recorded a self-titled album for release that same year. But, though it was certainly well-received on the prog circuit, it failed to reach a larger audience and Apoteosi disappeared from view. The album has since (1993) been reissued by Mellow. ~ Dave Thompson