He held the role of A&R Director at Sony Music Italy for more than twenty years
Roberto Rossi, A&R Director Columbia Sony Music Italy died tonight. This was communicated by a note from the same record company. Graduated in piano at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, Roberto held the role of A&R Director at Sony Music Italy for more than twenty years. Record writer, author, teacher and colleague respected by all, Roberto has boasted numerous and important successes as well as a long experience at the Sanremo Festival as conductor of many artists.
“A great composer, musician, record producer as well as Artistic Director has passed away. A special person, full of humanity and with a great passion for Music. This is why his passing represents a serious loss for the whole Music industry and leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who had the honor and privilege of knowing and working with him. On behalf of all Sony Music Italy Andrea Rosi, President, intends to express his sincere condolences and heartfelt condolences to his wife Alessandra and children Stefano and Lavinia,” writes Sony Music Italy. Roberto Rossi’s funeral will be held tomorrow Friday 12 May at 2.45 pm at the Church of San Pio V in via Lattanzio 60, Milan.
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