Who We Are
Rosso Arancio is a cultural association bringing together artists, educators, researchers, and professionals from different creative and academic backgrounds. We promote cultural exchange, artistic expression, education, and international cooperation through projects, events, and collaborative initiatives. Our work is driven by a shared commitment to creativity, knowledge, and cultural participation, encouraging dialogue between people, communities, and institutions across borders.
Mission
Just as the gears of a machine push one another forward, people, ideas and cultures move ahead when they meet. Rosso Arancio was founded in 2005 with this goal: to create opportunities where creativity becomes a tool for growth, dialogue and participation.
Vision
Our name joins two neighbouring colours: red, which sparks the idea, and orange, which sets it in motion. We work with young people, schools, families, artists, institutions and organisations across Europe, convinced that every place has something to give and something to learn.
Mission To promote music, culture and education as tools for inclusion, active citizenship and community development.
Values
Creativity & Innovation
We encourage new ideas, artistic experimentation, and creative approaches to cultural expression.
Cultural
Diversity
We celebrate different cultures, identities, and traditions, promoting mutual understanding and respect.
Education & Knowledge
We believe in lifelong learning, research, and the sharing of knowledge across generations.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We work to make culture accessible to everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability.
International Cooperation
We build connections between artists, educators, organisations, and communities across borders.
Meet the President
Francesco Colasanto is an Italian composer, conductor, educator, author, and cultural project manager with over twenty years of experience in artistic production, education, and international cultural cooperation. His professional career combines creative practice, academic teaching, research, and the development of cultural initiatives involving artists, educational institutions, and organisations across Europe.
He teaches Music Informatics, Audio Recording Technologies, and Music Notation Software at the Conservatory. His academic background includes diplomas in Piano and Singing and a second-level academic degree in Music Technology and New Languages, awarded with honours by the Conservatory of Benevento.
Alongside his teaching activities, Colasanto has extensive experience in European project management. He has coordinated and managed several Erasmus+ initiatives, including BRAVO, Contemporary Lyric Impulses in Adult Education, MusE, and I-TEEN. He has also contributed as a scientific consultant and coordinator to MUSIC4D, a project funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU, promoting collaboration between higher education institutions and the development of digital methodologies.
As an artistic director, he has organised international festivals, competitions, and cultural events, including Eurokids and Euroclassic, supporting young artists and encouraging intercultural exchange. His compositions include the operas Malombra, Leo & Anima, and Eleanor, the first act of Visionaries, presented within an international Erasmus+ partnership.
He is also the author of publications addressing music technology, cultural event management, and contemporary artistic production. His activities extend to orchestral conducting, multimedia production, and international professional networks.
As President of Rosso Arancio, he brings together his experience in artistic creation, education, and European cooperation, supporting the association's commitment to cultural participation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful connections between artists, institutions, and communities.