Roberto Vecchioni is an Italian singer-songwriter and former high-school professor whose work combines literary references, myth and intimate storytelling. Active since the mid-1960s, he is best known for songs and albums such as Samarcanda and Elisir.

Born in Carate Brianza (1943). Professor of classical literature (Latin and Greek). Won the Sanremo Music Festival in 2011. Career began in the 1960s and spans many acclaimed albums (Elisir, Samarcanda, Calabuig).

DeBaser hosts a large set of user reviews that treat Vecchioni as a literary singer-songwriter whose recurring themes are travel, myth, love and the teacherly voice. Reviews praise albums such as Samarcanda, Elisir and Calabuig while occasionally criticizing late-career choices. The overall view is appreciative of his lyricism and arrangements.

For:Fans of Italian singer-songwriters, listeners who like literary lyrics and album-era criticism.

 I’m going out as the sun is setting.

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 Samarcanda is a jewel of Italian music, a beautiful and well-crafted text.

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 Eh, no, dear professor, this time we missed the mark.

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