Nico Cartosio
Nico Cartosio is a contemporary classical composer and producer.
Biography
In 1996, because of his parents’ will, Cartosio entered the Faculty of Journalism. After graduation for a long time, his career was related to the media industry. From 2000 to 2012 he worked as an editor, editor-in-chief, copywriter and scriptwriter. Also he directed several documentaries and wrote soundtracks.Music career
In 2016, he decided to return to his favorite passion, music, and began to prepare for the release of his first album.The debut album "Melting" was released in April 2019. It included eight instrumental compositions and one album cover song. Nico recorded this song together with Angelina Jordan, the winner of the 2014 season of Norway's Got Talent. The album was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London with the participation of the orchestra, whose musicians worked on the best soundtracks of Hollywood films, conductor Gavin Greenaway and soloists John Mills and John Lenehan got involved.
The album reached number 13 on the Billboard “Classical Crossover Albums” chart and number 18 on the “Classical Albums” world chart.
A single,"Christmas On The Moon", was released in 2018.
In June 2024 Nico presented a new symphonic program «In the beginning was the water». By invitation of the Venice Conservatory and with the support of the Ugo and Olga Levi Foundation, the concert was held in Venice's oldest hall, the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista.
Discography
Studio albums
Compilations
- The best of Nico Cartosio
Singles
- Long Island Elegy
- Siberia
- Girl on an iceberg
Music video