“Music is worth
all the philosophies
of the world”

Roberto Palermo is an accordionist who began his musical journey at the age of eleven at the Centro Didattico Musicale Italiano in San Vincenzo La Costa (Cosenza). Under the guidance of Maestro Lucio Cortese, he received a classical training and distinguished himself in national and international accordion competitions, achieving excellent results.

Over time, his passion for jazz took over, leading him to collaborate with the Imperfect Jazz Quartet and pursue specialized studies at the “Voglia d’Arte” Institute in Roseto degli Abruzzi in 2002, under the mentorship of Maestro Renzo Ruggieri. This marked a period of intense critical study, focusing on the accordion’s role as an artistic instrument and exploring its expressive potential.

Roberto further enriched his musical education by participating in prestigious masterclasses with some of the greatest accordionists on the international scene, including Richard Galliano (at Teatro Goldoni in Livorno in 2011 and in Asker, Norway, in 2016), Frédéric Deschamps, and Renzo Ruggieri.

Although classical training remains the foundation of his musical education, Roberto’s versatility and eclecticism have led him to embrace a wide range of genres and styles. He views the accordion not only as a traditional or classical instrument but as one capable of encompassing the entire spectrum of musical expression. Through his performances, he promotes new compositions and delves into the experimental aspects of contemporary music.

Currently based in Norway, Roberto travels across Europe to perform. Among his most recent concerts are those in Riga and Tallinn, showcasing his dedication to establishing the accordion as a modern and multifaceted instrument.

Today, Roberto Palermo is recognized as a versatile and refined performer, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what the accordion can achieve.

THEATER EXPERIENCE

Compositions and interpretations for the Theatre:

“Nudo ad occhi chiusi”. Teatro Valle, Teatro dell’Orologio. Rome 2003
“Salomè”. Teatro dell’Orologio. Rome 2004
“Animalaria”. NOTTE BIANCA – III Municipio, Villa Massimo; FESTIVAL ROMA ESTATE; Simposio; LETTERE CAFFÈ. Rome 2008
“Intermittenze”. Teatro dell’Orologio; Alpheus. Rome 2003
“Fiori nel cielo”. Teatro dell’Orologio. Rome 2007
“La questione G”. Teatro Cometa Off. Rome 2004
“Tra tanta gente”. Teatro della Versiliana – Marina di Pietrasanta 2007
“Colette, ma chérie”. Teatro Argot. Rome 2007
“I retroscena del Music hall” . Teatro dell’ Orologio – Rome
“I quaderni dell’usignolo” (Diario segreto di Édith Piaf) Teatro Argot. Rome 2010
“Doll is mine”. Festival Primavera dei teatri. Castrovillari (CS) 2010. Lettere Caffè. Rome 2010 “Sofronia contro Rasputin”. Teatro I giardini della Filarmonica. Rome 2010 “Emporium”-poemetto di civile idignazione- Seminteatro Rome 2011
“Stasera alle 21” Teatro Anfitrione Rome 2011
“Quello che prende gli schiaffi” Italian Tour 2011 – 2013

«Hakkebakkeskogen» From 2015 to Active

“Piken med svovelstikkene” 2019

CINEMA EXPERIENCE

Cinema

I have played and composed the piece “Magara” for the short film “Cenere eri” (2006), writing Fabrizio Vecchi and directed by Daniele Grassetti. Performers: Remo Remotti, Anna Ammirati, Alessio Caruso. The movie goes on the air on LA7, inside of “La 25a ora”, and won the prize Flabby Face in the competition Cortocittà – Udine – and gain the award for Best Actor (Riccardo Cavallo) to Videoclip Festival – Turin. The following year, the short film will be selected at the Circuito Off , Venice International Short Film Festival – Venice.
I have recorded soundtracks for the films “Tentativi d’amore” (2007) directed by Gianni Leonetti and “Piede di Dio” (2008), the debut of director Louis Sardiello with music by Andrea Terrinoni. Participate as an interpreter in the commercial for the company TOD’S Italy (2008), directed by Dennis Hopper, starring Gwyneth Paltrow.