Paolo Conte

Paolo Conte, an acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter, pianist, and lawyer, made his recording debut with the EP ‘The Italian Way To Swing’ in 1962 as part of the Paul Conte Quartet. While working as an assistant solicitor after earning a law degree from the University of Parma, Conte simultaneously pursued his musical talents, mastering the trombone, vibraphone, and piano. He began his compositional career in 1964, signing with Clan Celentano, achieving early success with ‘Ed ora te ne vai’ for Vanna Brosio. Conte penned hit songs for Italian artists, including ‘Siamo la coppia più bella del mondo’ (1967) for Adriano Celentano, and ‘Insieme a te non ci sto più’ (1968) for Caterina Caselli.

Demonstrating his multidisciplinary talent, Conte launched the musical comedy ‘Razmataz’ in London and Cannes in 2000. Conte has garnered significant national and international recognition throughout his career. He was awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1999, and ordained Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France in 2001. His album ‘Psiche’ topped the Italian hit parade in 2008, and he earned a Targa Tenco for ‘Elegia’ in 2004.

Further accolades include an honorary doctorate from the University of Macerata (1990) and the Premio Galileo for contemporary music in Padua (2015).