Ornella Vanoni, pillar of Italian music, has died. The singer was 91 years old. Last June he received an honorary degree from the State University of Milan in Music, Culture, Media, Performance. The ceremony was opened by Rector Marina Brambilla, upon her first award of an honorary degree, who recalled how Ornella Vanoni «without ever putting herself in the chair, through her art she offered a lucid and profoundly human look at our time». In a packed auditorium, the 91-year-old artist received the certificate fully dressed, with a black cloak. the blue band and the touch on the head. Visibly emotional, Ornella Vanoni had told the audience the stages of her life and career that had led her to the important academic recognition. “I was a slob, who knows how proud my parents would be of this degree today,” the singer said.

Ornella Vanoni,Italian Music Icon,Dies at ​91

Milan,Italy – Ornella Vanoni,a celebrated figure in Italian music renowned for her ‍emotive​ interpretations and distinctive vocal style,has died at ⁤the age of ⁤91. The singer’s passing marks ‌the end of‍ an era for Italian popular ‌music, leaving behind a ⁣vast catalog of songs and a ‍legacy of artistic integrity.

Vanoni’s career spanned‍ decades, establishing her as a cornerstone of the Italian music scene.⁣ Just ⁣last June,‍ her contributions‌ too arts and culture were​ formally recognized with an honorary degree in Music, Culture, Media, and Performance from ⁤the State University of⁤ Milan. ⁤The ceremony, led by Rector marina Brambilla in⁢ her first bestowal of the honor, celebrated Vanoni’s ability to ​offer “a lucid and profoundly human ⁣look⁢ at our time”⁣ through her art. ‍

During⁢ the event, held ‍before a full auditorium, the 91-year-old Vanoni received the academic certificate in full ‌regalia – a black cloak,⁢ blue band, and traditional touch to the head. Visibly moved ⁢by the‌ recognition,​ she shared reflections on her life and career, culminating in the prestigious⁢ academic acknowledgement. “I was a‍ slob, who knows how proud my parents would‌ be of this degree today,” Vanoni remarked to the audience, a testament to her humble beginnings⁢ and remarkable journey.