Riccardo Cocciante

Riccardo Cocciante's career is marked by a rare double success: as a chart-topping pop singer and as a composer of internationally acclaimed musicals. His album Mu and the single "Bella senz'anima" made him a star in Italy, while Notre-Dame de Paris became one of the most successful French musicals ever, seen by millions worldwide. The show's song "Belle" won a Victoire de la Musique and became a number-one hit in France. Cocciante's ability to craft melodies that resonate across languages and cultures sets him apart, and his contributions have been celebrated with tributes and honors from both Italy and France.