Simone Cristicchi e Orchestralunata

The Profile

Simone Cristicchi is an Italian singer-songwriter who performed on stage with Orchestralunata, a nationwide youth orchestra guided on stage by Maestro Maurizio Gregori (mentors also include Emiliano Di Vozzo). Cristicchi won the Sanremo Festival in 2007 with "Ti regalerò una rosa".

Review notes: Orchestralunata is composed of children and teenagers (reported ages 7–18), features Balkan and klezmer echoes, and has recorded with artists including Simone Cristicchi, Teresa De Sio, Cisco and Sud Sound System. Simone Cristicchi is publicly known for his Sanremo 2007 victory with "Ti regalerò una rosa".

A positive live report of Simone Cristicchi performing with Orchestralunata in Vignanello (20 July 2012). The review highlights the youth orchestra's energy, Balkan/klezmer influences and Cristicchi's Sanremo-winning song. The evening is described as joyful and authentic.