THE ARTIST

Francesco Cascione is an Italian artist who brings together opera, classical crossover, pop culture, fashion and international entertainment.

Over the past years, he has built a unique career crossing the great Italian operatic tradition and the world of high-profile international events, performing for leading personalities and in exclusive settings of global relevance.

Francesco's international profile has increasingly brought him into some of the world's most exclusive circles. In September 2024, he was invited to perform privately for Madonna during Milan Fashion Week, followed two months later by a private performance for the Saudi Royal Family in Diriyah, Riyadh. In August 2025, his relationship with Madonna reached another significant milestone when he was personally selected by the artist to perform at her private birthday celebration in Siena, at her strong personal request.

His international entertainment experience also includes an appearance in the Disney production The Kardashians, where he appeared as himself in a performance at a Kardashian family wedding.

As a Brand Ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana, Francesco has performed at exclusive events across the worlds of fashion, luxury and high society, becoming a distinctive voice of Italian excellence and further establishing his artistic identity beyond the traditional opera circuit.

These experiences have helped define Francesco as an artist capable of moving naturally between music, fashion, celebrity culture and major international events, while remaining grounded in a distinctive operatic voice and high-level classical training.

A UNIQUE ARTISTIC BACKGROUND

His artistic training started in Barcelona, where he was selected by legendary opera singer Montserrat Caballé as one of her personal students. Francesco studied with her until her passing in 2018, refining his technique and artistry.

His artistic journey led him to be selected in 2019 as one of the “Young Voices” of the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation, a prestigious initiative dedicated to supporting and promoting the next generation of opera singers.

Throughout his career, he has performed some of the most celebrated roles in the operatic repertoire, including Escamillo in Carmen, Don Giovanni, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Leporello in Don Giovanni, Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Alidoro in La Cenerentola, Dulcamara in L'elisir d'amore, Timur in Turandot and Schaunard in La Bohème, among numerous other roles and productions.

He has collaborated with major theatres and musical institutions in Italy and abroad, performing at prestigious venues such as the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, and sharing the stage with leading artists from the international operatic world.

In 2022, he collaborated with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, performing in two concerts broadcast live on national Israeli television.

His career also includes collaborations with artists such as Katia Ricciarelli and participation in innovative projects including The Witches Seed by Stewart Copeland, co-produced by leading Italian theatres.