Milan mourned Achille Barosi, 18, this week, as a groundswell of support emerged for a tribute at the 2026 Sanremo Music Festival-a performance of Achille LauroS “Perdutamente” in his memory.
A Song of Remembrance
The emotional outpouring following the Crans-Montana tragedy has sparked a movement to honor the young victims through music.
- the mother of Achille Barosi sang “Perdutamente” by Achille Lauro at his funeral.
- A petition is circulating on Instagram, urging Carlo Conti, host of the 2026 Sanremo Festival, to include Lauro in the lineup.
- The Constellation fire in Crans-Montana claimed the lives of several young people.
- Achille Lauro himself expressed his condolences to the families.
Images of erica Barosi, Achille’s mother, singing “Perdutamente” over her son’s coffin moved Italy, with relatives, friends, and schoolmates joining in a spontaneous choir. Achille was also fondly remembered by his girlfriend, Achille’s girlfriend.
A Call for Remembrance
The movement’s advocates believe a performance of “Perdutamente” at Sanremo would be a poignant moment for those who have passed and for those still grappling with the aftermath, including those recovering in hospitals like those currently hospitalized. Supporters are already echoing the song’s lyrics, reflecting on the fragility of life and the pain of loss: “And every night there are those who only want a woman… And every day there are those who say enough, and don’t go back home… And every time there are those who always have the money to push themselves to the end… And those who carry on like this, up to the point where there is no return.”
What was the cause of the tragedy in Crans-Montana? The incident stemmed from a fire at the Constellation nightclub,resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries among young people.
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