Fabio Concato

The Profile

Fabio Concato (real surname Piccaluga) is an Italian singer-songwriter from Milan, frequently described in the reviews as blending romance, irony and a jazz/bossa-tinged approach to pop songwriting. Reviewers highlight both his cabaret roots and his long-running catalog of concert staples.

From the reviews: he is described as a Milanese singer-songwriter; his real surname is stated as Piccaluga; he is associated with the Milan cabaret scene (Derby) early on; he participated in the Sanremo Festival (mentioned for 2001 and 2007); notable songs repeatedly cited include “Domenica bestiale”, “Fiore di Maggio”, “Gigi”, and “051/222525”.

Across these reviews, Fabio Concato emerges as a Milanese singer-songwriter with a strong ironic/cabaret streak and a parallel romantic, introspective side. Key albums repeatedly praised include the 1984 self-titled, In viaggio (1992), and Giannutri (1990), with recurring mentions of jazz/bossa-nova flavors and top-tier musicians. Live accounts underline his entertainer side and the shared, sing-along intimacy of his concerts. Certain songs are treated as evergreens or “collective memory” staples: “Domenica bestiale”, “Fiore di Maggio”, “Gigi”, and “051/222525”.