# 🎼 Musical Curriculum of Francesco Oliviero
## 👶 Childhood and Education
Francesco Oliviero was born in 1967 in Caserta, into a family deeply rooted in music—his parents owned a historic musical instrument business. From an early age, he developed a passion for music and began studying under Maestro Aladino Di Martino, one of the most renowned conservatory directors and professors of harmony and composition. This training allowed him to refine his musical technique and develop an innovative approach to composition and arrangement.
## 🎤 Early Career
In the 1980s, Francesco connected with nationally acclaimed artists such as Ivan Cattaneo and Bobby Solo, initiating collaborations that shaped his musical style. At the same time, he worked at La Mediterranea recording studios, led by Fausto Mesolella—a true training ground that helped him hone his technical and creative skills. He later founded Meridiosound, the first in a series of professional recording studios where he merged multimedia technology with music.
## 🎻 Virtual Orchestra and Technological Experimentation
Francesco pioneered an innovative approach to music production through the creation of the "virtual orchestra"—a system that digitally reproduces instruments and sounds using advanced software. This technique expanded his influence in the music scene, leading to international collaborations and new artistic challenges.
## 🎬 Notable Works and Soundtracks
- 1993: Composed the soundtrack for the film *Sì, ma vogliamo un maschio* by Giuliano Biagetti
- Created music for commercials including Nescafé and disposable bibs
- 1996–1998: Member of the Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare (NCCP), contributed to the *Tzigari* tour and the album *Pesce d’o mare*, presented at Sanremo in 1998
## 🎭 Festivals and Prestigious Collaborations
- 1998–2000: Performed in prestigious Italian theaters such as Teatro Nazionale in Milan and Teatro Sistina in Rome; participated in the Ravenna Festival under the direction of Maestro Riccardo Muti
- 2001:
- Performed at Leuciana Festival with Noa, showcasing multimedia applications in music
- Played with Gil Dor (student of Pat Metheny)
- Participated in the Summonte International Festival with percussionist Domum Romao
- Accompanied Amal Markus at Teatro Augusteo in Naples
- 2002: Toured with Enzo Avitabile
- 2004: Released the album *A Journey into the World of Soundtracks*, presented in Benevento during the event “Four Nights and More of Full Moon”
## 📺 Film and Television
- 2005: Artistic director of the TV format *Stelle per una notte*, broadcast by Lunaset in collaboration with AIRC
- 2010: Co-wrote the musical *Sogno* with Alessia Marcoccia, featuring choreography by Andrè De La Roche
- 2020: Composed *Io sono il cane*, performed by Orietta Berti, included in her 55th career anniversary box set
- 2022:
- Composed the soundtrack for the western film *Tutto per una sporca stella*, produced by West Inside Production, directed by Daniele Bartoli, edited by Eugenio Alabiso (noted editor of Sergio Leone’s films)
- Composed *Danza delle Sorelle* for the film *Dante* by Pupi Avati, starring Sergio Castellitto and Alessandro Haber (DueA Film – RAI CINEMA)
- 2023:
- Composed *Minuetto* for the film *La Quattordicesima Domenica del Tempo Ordinario* by Pupi Avati (DueA Film – RAI CINEMA)
- Composed the soundtrack *La mia storia d’amore*, with a video directed by Gerry Marcello, finalist at the Rome Music Video Awards for Best Soundtrack
- 2025:
- Composed the soundtrack for the institutional video of ABC – Acqua Bene Comune Napoli, produced by Run Film Srl and directed by Matteo Florio, officially presented on May 10, 2025 at FOQUS Fondazione Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples
- Collaborated on the latest project by the group *Cappuccio Collective Smooth*, a beautiful album set for release in 2026, featuring:
- Mimmo Cappuccio (guitars), Annina Galiano (vocals), Cristina Massaro (keyboards and piano)
- Special Guests: Mark Sherman (vibraphone), Ramon Montagner (drums), Nico Rezende (vocals), Dario Deidda (bass), Eric Daniel (soprano sax)
- Francesco Oliviero: String arrangements and Virtual Orchestra
## 🌟 Artistic Profile
Francesco Oliviero is an artist who has masterfully combined tradition, technology, and experimentation. His musical journey spans soundtracks, theatrical productions, television formats, and prestigious collaborations. His impact on the Italian and international music scene is the result of continuous artistic evolution.
