The story of Angelo, the boy with the pink piano that excites Rome by performing on the street

Angelo Santiroccoa young and talented Roman pianist, transformed the streets and squares into a stage without borders. With its unmistakable pink pianothe stool and clothing in the same color, gives performances full of emotion and beauty in Places of great charmfrom the Roman vestigia to the most suggestive corners in the world. His style combines classic and pop, creating an atmosphere that enchants passers -by and music fans.

His passion for the piano was born as a childwhen at just 16 months he received a keyboard as a gift. The link with music is strengthened over the years, leading it to attend the Frosinone Conservatory. However, he decides not to complete academic studies, convinced that the true essence of the music of an institution. Street art thus becomes his way of expressing himself freely.

On August 15, 2021 he marked a crucial moment of his life. In what would have been his father’s birthday, who died prematurely, Angelo Bring his music to the Imperial Forumsdedicating a special song to him. From that day, playing on the street has become his mission and therapy. Despite the initial perplexity of the family, he chooses to follow his heart, convinced that happiness resides in the living of his own art.

Why do you wear white gloves?

A distinctive detail of his performances are the white glovesworn not for aesthetics but for necessity: an intense piano technique caused him tendon problems and gloves help him reduce pain. The choice of rose also has a particular meaning: in Poland, the country of origin of the mother, this color is traditionally associated with male.

Angelo’s talent brought him far beyond the streets of Rome. After playing in prestigious hotels in the capital, he was noticed by an American politician who invited him to perform at the Senate of the United States. This led him to play in Miami and Chicago, but soon matters to return to America in New York and Los Angeles.

Despite the many opportunities, Angelo remains faithful to his vocation as a street artist. Each performance is an emotional journey, capable of touching the deepest ropes of the human soul. With his piano piano, he continues to spread magic, giving moments of pure beauty to anyone who stops listening to him.