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is often said that one person's loss is another person's gain. This was
certainly the case when back in 1984 Claudio Parente
decided to leave Europe and set up base in Australia.
That decision ensured the genteel people of OZ instantly gained not only an exemplary citizen but also a very talented entertainer with an artistic baggage brim full of experience, professionalism and enthusiasm. Claudio was raised musically in the industrial city of Milan, in Italy's north, and was a student at the G. Verdi Conservatory Of Music. Apart from his sensual, melodic singing voice, he also plays piano and keyboards, guitar, bass guitar and drums. He was still at a tender age when, with his newly formed group, he launched his performing career and began touring not only in Italy but all over Europe particularly in Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Germany and Austria. Claudio is an accomplished arranger and composer of music and author of lyrics and it was these latter skills which gave him the break he needed when soon after arriving to Australia he won the Festival Of Italian Song staged in Melbourne. From then it has been a roller coaster ride with Claudio going on to begin a hectic performing schedule intermingled with the recording of a number of successful albums. The first of these, Profumo Italiano Vol.1 (released through Colossal Records), immediately captured the hearts of the Italo-Australian public and assured Claudio a long list of requests to perform at clubs and festivals Australia wide. The follow up to the first release also proved a winner but it was a later recording (titled "It Takes Two") which signaled a new chapter in Claudio's career with the combination of his vocal ability with that of female vocalist (and future companion) Carmen Howe. Together, individually or with their dance troupe they have been performing and providing entertainment all over Australia at concerts and festivals, major Leagues Clubs, prominent Sports Clubs, night clubs and five star Hotels. Claudio and the team have also been a regular headline act at the Sky City Casino in Auckland, New Zealand, and have on many occasions performed on cruise ships such as those operated by P & O Lines and Sitmar Cruises, on the infamous M.N. Achille Lauro, the Abel Tasman and the absolutely prestigious vessels of Singapore's Star Cruises. Of the numerous appearances on the Southeast Asian circuit none have proved more exhilarating than when, in September 2000, Claudio stepped out on the magnificent Qingdao Arena in Qingdao, Shandong Province in the People's Republic Of China to deliver, on three consecutive days, what remain the most unforgettable performances of his career to date. Claudio & Co. were also commissioned to provide daily entertainment for the world superstars of tennis and their guests during the entire duration of the 2002 Australian Open at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena. Appearances on national television variety shows and radio programs, including the broadcasting of live performances from Canada's Wonderland on Canadian CHIN Radio & TV Network, are just too many to list here. More importantly Claudio has, for the past three years, devoted a considerable amount of time and energy in promoting, producing and directing the Italian Original Song Festival involving artists from every corner of Australia presenting and performing new contemporary euro songs penned by Australian composers. The concerts, featuring an impressive ten piece band complete with chorus, have been professionally staged at Crown Casino's Showroom, the Dallas Brookes Hall and the Melbourne Concert Hall. The initiative shown by Claudio has been recognized and commended by various cultural bodies dedicated to the development of the arts (and in particular music) which augers well for the continuing future success of this event. As an ardent supporter of original music composed by Australian writers, GMP can only join in the praise for Claudio's efforts with the knowledge that the experience and youthful enthusiasm of such a professional artist will prove invaluable for all those with whom he associates. MAJOR APPEARANCES Italy: Antenna 3 Lombardia (TV) Telecupole Piemonte (TV) Telecity (TV) Canada: "Canada's Wonderland" - CHIN Radio and TV Station: broadcasting of live performances at Canada's Wonderland Australia: Rete Italia Melbourne radio host. LIVE PERFORMANCES Canada's Wonderland (Toronto, Canada); Tanglin Club (Singapore); Concert Hall, Burswood Casino (Perth, Australia); Hordion Pavillion, Sports Entertainment Centre, City Hall, all Major Clubs (Sydney, Australia); Arts Centre, Dallas Brooks Hall, St. Kilda Palais, Sports Entertainment Centre, Melbourne Showground, Crown Casino, Australian Open Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne, Australia); Festival Theatre, Football grounds, St. Claire Basketball Stadium (Adelaide, Australia) Skicity Casino (Auckland NZ), Open Arena Quindao (China), Sheraton Hotel (Tiwan), MGM Casino (Darwin Australia) - Star Cruises Singapore - Hong Kong - Japan, P&O Cruises; concerts right through Swizerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway & France. RECORDING HISTORY Profumo
Italiano Vol. No. 1 -
(L.P. e C.D. - Colossal Records Ltd. Australia) Buon Natale - (Single C.D. - Clap Records Australia)
E` Nata Una Stella 2002/03/04/05/07 - ( C.D. - Clap Records Australia) Mauro Soli - SOLI - (C.D. - Clap Records Australia)
RECORDING COLLABORATIONS "Rumours
from the sky"
with Emisfero Boreale
- (Cassette 1983 Emisfero Boreale Music - CD 2002 Emisfero Boreale Music)
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