Giovanni Allevi

Giovanni Allevi was an Italian composer, pianist, and conductor renowned for his contemporary classical music, blending minimalism, romanticism, and modern influences.Born in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, Allevi initially pursued philosophy before dedicating himself fully to music. He gained widespread recognition after performing at the Teatro alla Scala in 2004. His compositions, characterized by emotional intensity and accessible complexity, were performed globally by major orchestras. He battled multiple myeloma bravely, continuing to compose and perform until shortly before his death in Rome at age 55.
  • Allevi earned a philosophy degree from the University of Macerata with a thesis on the void in contemporary physics before graduating in piano and composition from conservatories.
  • He achieved unexpected mainstream success in Italy; his album 'No Concept' went multi-platinum.
  • Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2018, he became a prominent advocate for cancer research, publicly sharing his battle.
  • His final album, 'Symphony No. 13 - CARPE DIEM', was released posthumously in 2024.
  • He composed the official anthem for the Italian team at the 2004 Summer Olympics.