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Giovanni Allevi
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| Birth name | Giovanni Allevi |
| Born | 9 April 1969 |
| Origin | Ascoli Piceno, Italy |
| Genres | Contemporary classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Soloist Composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Giovanni Allevi (Italian pronunciation: [dʒoˈvanni alˈlɛːvi]; born 9 April 1969) is a famous Italian pianist and composer. You might know his song "O Generosa," which is the theme music for Italy's top football league, Serie A.
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About Giovanni Allevi
Early Life and Education
Giovanni Allevi studied music at a high level. He earned top degrees in piano from the "F. Morlacchi" conservatory in Perugia. He also got a degree in composition from the Milan Conservatory.
He also studied philosophy at university, earning a degree with honors. His thesis was about "The Void in Contemporary Physics." He also took special advanced classes in Arezzo.
In 1991, Allevi served in the Italian Army Music Band. The band's leader noticed his amazing piano skills. Allevi became the piano soloist for the band. He played famous pieces like Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. He also played the Warsaw Concerto by Richard Addinsell during a tour in Italy.
After his military service, Allevi started playing his own piano music in concerts. He also learned about "Bio-music and music therapy." This helped him understand how music can free people's minds. It can also bring back memories, images, and feelings.
In 1996, he wrote music for the play The Trojan Women by Euripides. This play was shown at an international festival in Siracusa. His music won a special award for being the "best scene music."
In 1997, he won an international competition for young musicians in Turin. In 2017, he received the America Award from the Italy-USA Foundation.
Meeting Saturnino and Jovanotti
Giovanni Allevi decided to move to Milan. He wanted to put his piano music onto a CD. Saturnino, a famous musician, helped him with this idea.
In 1997, Lorenzo Cherubini, also known as Jovanotti, heard Allevi's music. Jovanotti decided to release Allevi's first album, 13 Dita (13 Fingers). Saturnino produced this album.
Thanks to Saturnino and Jovanotti, Allevi started playing for large audiences at rock concerts. He opened for Jovanotti's concerts during the L'Albero tour. He played songs from his album 13 Dita alone on his piano.
In 1998, Allevi created the soundtrack for a short film called Venceremos. This film won an award at the Sundance Film Festival in the United States. Allevi also provided music for the opening ceremony of the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome.
Other Musical Works
Giovanni Allevi has written music for more than just the piano. Here are some of his important non-piano works:
- Inno delle Marche (Hymn of the Marche region): This was an orchestral piece for the Marche region of Italy. He wrote it for a youth meeting in Loreto in 2007.
- Angelo Ribelle (Rebel Angel): This is a suite for string orchestra with five parts. The Virtuosi Italiani orchestra first played it in Verona in 2007. Allevi himself conducted the orchestra. This piece was included in his 2008 album Evolution.
- 300 Anelli (300 Rings): This work is for piano and orchestra. It has two parts. The Virtuosi Italiani orchestra first played it in 2007. Allevi played the piano and conducted. It was also on his Evolution album.
- Foglie di Beslan (Beslan's leaves): This piece for piano and symphony orchestra remembers the Beslan massacre. Allevi played it for the first time in Palermo in 2005. It was the first song on his Evolution album.
- Sparpagghiò: This is a musical comedy for orchestra and choir. It was first performed in Ascoli Piceno in 2001. Allevi conducted the orchestra himself.
Concert at the Senate
On December 21, 2008, Giovanni Allevi conducted the "I virtuosi Italiani" symphony orchestra. This was for a Christmas concert at the Italian Senate House. Important people like Giorgio Napolitano, the President of Italy, were in the audience.
The orchestra played two pieces by Giacomo Puccini and five of Allevi's own compositions. The concert was shown live on RAI1, a major TV channel. This helped make him even more famous in Italy.
Books by Giovanni Allevi
Giovanni Allevi's first book, La Musica in Testa (Music in My Head), came out on March 5, 2008. It's like a diary where he shares his thoughts, experiences, and stories from his journey to success.
Health and Family Life
Giovanni Allevi has shared that he has always dealt with panic attacks, depression, and anxiety disorder. He also has Asperger syndrome, which is a type of autism.
Giovanni Allevi is married and has two sons. In 2017, he had a problem with his eye called a retinal detachment during a concert in Japan. In 2022, he announced that he was diagnosed with cancer, specifically multiple myeloma.
Music Albums
Studio Albums
- 13 Dita (1997)
- Composizioni (2003)
- No Concept (2005)
- Joy (2006)
- Evolution (2008)
- Alien (2010)
- Sunrise (2012)
- Christmas for You (2013)
- Love (2015)
- Equilibrium (2017)
Live Albums
- Allevilive (2007)
Concert DVDs
- Joy tour 2007 (2007)
- Allevi & All Star Orchestra Arena di Verona (2009)
Music Collections
- Allevi All (2008)
- Giovanni Allevi 2005-2008
- Il nuotatore (2009)
- Secret Love (2012)
- The Very Best Of (2018)
Published Music Scores
Giovanni Allevi's music is also available as printed scores for musicians to play:
- No Concept, piano score, Carisch, Milano 2006, ISBN: 978-88-507-0959-5
- Joy, piano score, Carisch, Milano 2007, ISBN: 978-88-507-1143-7
- Giovanni Allevi for Guitar, score for up to four guitars, Carisch, Milano 2007, ISBN: 978-88-507-1461-2 (includes songs like Aria, Come Sei Veramente, Downtown, Go With The Flow, Il bacio, Panic)
- Alien, piano score, Carisch, Milano 2011, ISBN: 978-88-507-2094-1
- Secret Love (The Best of), piano score, Carisch, Milano 2012, ISBN: 978-88-507-2512-0
- La Danza Della Strega, orchestral score for piano and violin, Carisch, Milano 2012, ISBN: 978-88-507-2618-9
- Pianoforte a quattro mani, four-hands piano score, Carisch, Milano 2008, ISBN: 978-88-507-1276-2 (includes songs like Back to life, Come sei veramente, Vento d'Europa, Jazzmatic)
See also
In Spanish: Giovanni Allevi para niños
