Alessandro De Rosa is an Italian composer and producer, born in Milan in 1985, known for his work in music for media and concert pieces, and for co-authoring the official autobiography of Ennio Morricone, “Ennio Morricone – In His Own Words”. He studied composition on Morricone’s advice and went on to graduate from the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. De Rosa has collaborated with notable musicians like Jon Anderson from the band Yes, and his works have been performed by institutions such as the Residentie Orkest and the Venice Biennale. He also participated in the documentary film Ennio and created the podcast “Io e Ennio Morricone”.
Key Information
- Birth: 1985, Milan, Italy
- Profession: Composer, producer, arranger
- Education: Studied composition with Boris Porena and graduated from the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague
Notable Works & Collaborations
- “Ennio Morricone – In His Own Words”: Co-authored with Ennio Morricone, this is Morricone’s official autobiography in conversation form.
- “Io e Ennio Morris one” Podcast: A podcast produced by Amazon Audible featuring conversations between De Rosa and Morricone.
- “Ennio” Documentary (2022): De Rosa participated in this documentary directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
- Other Collaborations: Worked with Jon Anderson of the band Yes, Fantine Tho, and Irene Grandi.
- Compositions: Created music for various media and wrote concert pieces, including “Gravità Ritrovata” and the opera “Trashmedy”.
Career Highlights
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Advice from Ennio Morricone:De Rosa’s musical journey in composition began at the suggestion of Ennio Morricone.
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Media Work:Composed music for films, documentaries, and advertisements for companies like Pastelle Music and Amadeus Music.
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Venues:His compositions have been performed by major ensembles and at events like the Venice Biennale.
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