Renato Carosone was born in Naples on January 3, 1920. He is know as the symbol of the "canzone napoletana" in the whole world. He made the whole world sing, dance, have fun, dream, fall in love with his innate good humor and his music. Including China. ...show more

Renato Carosone was born in Naples on January 3, 1920. He is know as the symbol of the "canzone napoletana" in the whole world. He made the whole world sing, dance, have fun, dream, fall in love with his innate good humor and his music. Including China.

A fantastic and passionate Naples characterized his youth. A Naples full of laughs and poetry ruled by irony and comedy, where everything is between the dream world and reality. Upon visiting Italy, Goethe once said "Naples is a place where everyone lives in an exhilarating oblivion. Carosone doesn't hesitate to show his genuine passion for music and in particular his love for the piano.

With several sacrifices, his parents indulge him in his passion and they have him study with real "maestri" such as Vincenzo Romaniello, Celeste Capuana and Alberto Curci. When his mother dies prematurely, Renato (the eldest of 3) helps his father run the household, by doing all kinds of odd jobs. He forms the first Carosone "trio" with his brother and sister. His relatives, neighbors and peers are very enthusiastic. ...show less