“Music is worth
all the philosophies
of the world”

Roberto Palermo is a musician who began his musical career studying accordion at the Centro Didattico Musicale Italiano of S. Vincenzo La Costa (Cosenza) at the age of eleven. Under the guidance of Maestro Lucio Cortese, he received a classical training and participated in national and international accordion competitions, always obtaining excellent placements.

However, Roberto’s passion for jazz eventually took over and he began to explore this genre more deeply through collaborations with the ‘Imperfect Jazz Quartet’. In 2002 he deepened his jazz studies at the “Voglia D’Arte” Institute of Roseto degli Abruzzi (Te) under the guidance of Maestro Renzo Ruggieri. This marked a new phase of intense critical study, focusing on understanding the accordion as an artistic instrument and delving into its expressive possibilities.

While classical training has remained the foundation of his musical education, Roberto Palermo’s versatility and eclecticism have led him to embrace various musical genres and styles. He sees the accordion not only as a traditional or classical instrument, but as an instrument capable of encompassing the entire musical expression. Through his concert performances, Roberto aims to promote new compositions and explore the experimental aspects of contemporary music.

Overall, Roberto Palermo is an accomplished accordionist with a background in classical music and a strong leaning towards jazz. His dedication to exploring the expressive potential of the accordion and his commitment to showcasing contemporary music make him a versatile and respected player in the music sector.

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.