Alice & Franco Battiato

The Profile

Italian collaborative duo between singer Alice (Carla Bissi) and composer-singer Franco Battiato, best known for the 1984 Eurovision entry I Treni Di Tozeur and subsequent live collaborations.

Eurovision 1984 placement: fifth; I Treni Di Tozeur later appeared on Battiato’s "Mondi Lontanissimi" and Alice’s "Elisir"; Alice re-recorded it in 2000 for "Personal Juke Box"; notable 2016 concert in Perugia with Ensemble Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carlo Guaitoli.

Two reviews trace Alice & Franco Battiato’s celebrated duet, centering on I Treni Di Tozeur and a 2016 Perugia concert with orchestra. The Eurovision entry placed fifth and became a live staple. The write-ups underline their contrasting vocal styles, emotive impact, and enduring synergy. Key references include Mondi Lontanissimi, Elisir, and Alice’s 2000 re-recording.