His main areas of study are Italian independent music between the 20th and 21st centuries, the processes of civic participation in Italian youth cultures, and the role of culture and artistic practices in bringing about social change.
Winter School
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I co-organised and took part in the MuDeArTe Winter School for the PhD programme in Music, Design, Art and Territories, held in Contigliano (RI) from 12 to 14 January 2026.
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Saverio has given musicology talks at the Fondazione Varrone (Rieti 2025), Club Tenco (Sanremo 2025), Torrione Jazz Club (Ferrara 2025), Abbey Rocchi Studio (Rome 2025), Teatro PalArte (Fabrica di Roma 2025/2024), Piccole Serenate Notturne Festival (Viterbo 2024), Teatro del Combattente (Collevecchio 2023)
Conference
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The paper was presented at a round table entitled Musical activism and collective resilience: an Italian ethno-anthropological perspective at King's College London for the British Forum for Ethnomusicology Society.
Conference as a speaker
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The conference was held at the Aref Foundation in Brescia in the Aref in Music Festival
Conference as a speaker
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The conference was held at Palazzo Gazzoli in Terni, as part of the Terni Festival: University in the City event.
Congress as an observer
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I was part of the delegation from the Terni Conservatory at the Annual Congress and General Assembly 2025 of the AEC (Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen), held in Salzburg (Austria) from 5 to 8 November 2025.
Seminar
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Seminar as a speaker at the Pop and Rock Department of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Ravenna
Conference
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III Convegno annuale ANDA - Associazione Docenti AFAM (Alessandria, Conservatorio “A. Vivaldi”, 17-19 october 2025). Paper: Garrincha Dischi: storia di una label che ha cambiato le regole della discografia italiana.
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Symposion of the Working Group Soziologie und Sozialgeschichte der Musik (Roma, Istituto Storico Germanico, 13-15 october 2025). Paper: Vent’anni di storia sociale e politica (1994-2014) nei versi dei primi tre dischi de Lo Stato Sociale.
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Primo Convegno Nazionale dei Dottorandi AFAM dei Conservatori Italiani - DISCo AFAM 2025 (Terni, Centro Arti Opificio Siri, 1-4 october 2025). Paper: Garrincha Dischi: la casa dei cantautori storti.
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Conference Musica, musicologia e social media (Roma, Dipartimento di Filosofia, Comunicazione e Spettacolo dell’Università Roma Tre, 21 june 2025). Paper: Le nuove BR non sono su Instagram né su YouTube, tantomeno fanno concerti. P-38 La Gang: autorappresentazioni social e codici semantici.
Seminar as a speaker
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Seminar held for the Music High School of Terni
Seminar as a speaker
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From the account of an experience with a Turkish music collective, the idea for the Rumori Sovversivi (Subversive Noises) seminar was born in a university classroom. From Jacques Attali to the story of Grup Yorum, organised as part of the Anthropology of Sound course, one of the subjects taught in the Musicology programme at La Sapienza University in Rome.
Seminar as a speaker
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Seminar organised by the University of Tuscia in Viterbo.
Conference
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4th Nova Contemporary Music Meeting International Conference: Today’s Music Memory (Lisbona (Portogallo), NOVA University, Berna Campus, 7-10 may 2025). Paper: Anonymity and hype create collective memory: Itineraries in the 21st-century Italian independent music.
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11th Annual Conference of the School of Performing Arts: Participation, Engagement and Creativity in the Performing Arts (La Valletta (Malta), Valletta Campus, University of Malta, 5-7 march 2025). Paper: Welfare Pop. The Garrincha Dischi’s Revolution in the 2000s decade.
Published by
New Sound International Journal of Music, Faculty of Music, Belgrade
Summary
Academic article exploring the socio-political impact and musical strategies of Grup Yorum, analyzing their role in proposing social alternatives through music over four decades.
PhD Candidate, Music, Design, Art, Territories (XL Cycle)
Terni, Umbria, Italy
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Conducting interdisciplinary doctoral research on independent Italian music and 21st-century youth cultures, advancing critical understanding of contemporary musical landscapes.
Author, Musical Fairy tale 'La storia del pesciolino rosso'
Rieti, Lazio, Italy
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Developed a narrative that resonated with the commemorative theme, contributing to cultural memory and education.
Highlights
Collaborated with composer Eugenio Renzetti, ensuring seamless integration of narrative and music, and secured funding from Fondazione Varrone.
Author, Theatrical Show 'Come Mongolfiere: Hommage a Gianmaria Testa'
Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Authored a theatrical production, collaborating with acclaimed artists to create a compelling tribute performance.
Artistic Co-Director
Fabrica di Roma, Lazio, Italy
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Co-directed artistic programming and managed cultural events, enhancing local engagement and promoting diverse artistic expressions.
President & Cultural Project Manager
Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
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Led cultural initiatives and secured significant funding to promote historical music, culminating in successful project execution and artistic output.
Highlights
Secured the prestigious Vitamina G grant from the Lazio Region within the 'Cultura e Creatività' program for 'Il Canto degli Invisibili' project.
Managed the 'Il Canto degli Invisibili' project from conception to completion, resulting in the successful publication of an eponymous album.
Oversaw project budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications, ensuring the effective execution of cultural heritage initiatives.
Permanent Collaborator
Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
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Collaborated on diverse cultural projects, successfully acquiring regional and European funding for innovative music and media initiatives. Managed and executed projects such as 'Music On Podcast: quando la musica cambia la vita' and 'Carovana Stralunata' (four editions), reaching broad audiences.
Composer & Musician
Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Recorded original music for major national and international media productions, contributing to diverse film and television projects. 1) Original soundtrack for Mediaset's 'Freedom'; 2) Original soundtrack for Sky Cinema's 2014 remake of 'La mossa del pinguino' 3) Incised end credits music for Prime Video's film 'Ci ho avuto un imprevisto' and wrote original music for RAI's TV program 'Festivallo,' serving as a stable musician.
Renaissance & Baroque Trombon Performer
Various, Europe, EU
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Performed with various ancient and modern symphonic ensembles across multiple European countries, demonstrating advanced musical proficiency (Including Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Switzerland).
Children's Book Author "I custodi della città sospesa"
Civita di Bagnoregio, Lazio, Italy
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Commissioned to write and publish a children's illustrated book, promoting musical themes to young audiences.
Editor-in-Chief & Music Journalist
Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Led editorial content and contributed articles to prominent music publications, shaping narratives in music journalism. Served as Editor-in-Chief for the music blog 'Nemo Rock in Patria' within L’Espresso, overseeing content strategy and publication. Authored insightful articles for the music magazine Cromosomi, contributing to critical discourse on contemporary music.
Trombone Teacher
Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
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Provided instrumental instruction to students at a musical high school, fostering musical talent and technical proficiency.
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Master's Degree
Musicology
Grade: 110/110 cum laude
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Master's Diploma (II Livello)
Renaissance and Baroque Trombon
Grade: 110/110 cum laude and honorable mention
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Bachelor's Diploma
Trombon
Grade: 100/110
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Proficient
Basic
Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Cultural Studies, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Seminar Delivery, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, Youth Culture Analysis.
Project Management, Grant Acquisition, Cultural Program Development, Event Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Artistic Direction, Cultural Policy, Budget Management, Team Leadership.
Editorial Leadership, Music Journalism, Creative Writing, Content Creation, Scriptwriting, Podcast Production, Publishing, Storytelling.
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Audio Editing Software, Project Management Tools.
Renaissance Trombone, Baroque Trombone, Live Performance, Orchestral Performance, Music Direction, Artistic Curation, Historical Performance Practice.