La Scala photographer dies, at 75

La Scala photographer dies, at 75

RIP

norman lebrecht

April 25, 2022

Friends have reported the death of Roberto Masotti, a fixture at La Scala rehearsals and performances for as long as anyone can remember, issuing his work with Silvia Lelli’s under the Lelli e Masotti name.

Ravenna born, Roberto also photographed more than 200 artists for ECM Records, mostly active in jazz. His breakrhtough cover album (below) was the first Italian release to sell a million LPs.

 

His brother Franco was artistic director of the Ravenna Festival,

 

Comments

  • Tony Britten says:

    A fine Photographer. I have a charming documentary; ‘Double Click’ all about Lelli and Masotti’s personal and Professional relationship on http://www.theartschannel.online
    We’re about to celebrate our third birthday – lots of new stuff available soon.

  • E says:

    This is sad news indeed. It was
    always a pleasure to exchange a glance or a word. The photos are wonderful.

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