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Giuseppe De Matola

Saxophone Scolarship

Founded by Ann C. Pizzorusso

Giuseppe De Matola

(February 20, 1942 - May 16, 2022)

Giuseppe De Matola was a famous Italian rock'n'roll saxophonist. Born and raised in Naples, he fell in love with rock'n'roll and chose the saxophone as the best instrument to properly express this musical genre. A natural talent for music, with an impeccable ear, he could perform anything after hearing it once. He loved the saxophone because he could evoke its most sensual sounds. He participated in international tours and was a backing musician for many famous Italian singers.
He studied physics and mathematics at the Federico II University, embarking on a technical career at TrenItalia, and then becoming an independent consultant for a communications company.
He lived a full life, surrounded by many friends who throughout his life appreciated his intelligence, sense of humor, his passionate nature and his kindness.
After retiring he devoted himself to cooking,
becoming an excellent chef.
Always up to date with the latest technologies, he had a thousand passions until the end, from astrophysics to football, being a die-hard Napoli fan.

To commemorate Giuseppe De Matola's passion for music and the saxophone, Ann Pizzorusso, his life partner, has established the "Giuseppe De Matola Scholarship", now in its third edition.