Biography – Claudio and Diana


Claudio De Bartolomeis

Guitarist, Percussionist, Chorister

Born in Salerno on December 18, 1964. From a young age, he participated in musical festivals and shows as a singer. At the age of 12, he began playing the guitar. Gifted with a strong sense of rhythm, he developed a passion for the drums, later deepening his studies in percussion. Around the age of 17, under the guidance of a master, he perfected his study of modern rhythmic guitar while also gaining experience in radio and clubs as a DJ and speaker.

Diana Ronca

Singer, Pianist, Keyboardist

Born in Salerno on April 26, 1966. At age 6, she began studying the piano, eventually graduating in music in 1989 with a Higher Diploma in Piano from the "G. Martucci" Conservatory in Salerno. Meanwhile, she pursued her passion for singing, and at the age of 10, she performed in her first musical show as a vocalist.


Their meeting in life also marked their official immersion into the world of music. 

1987/8

In May 1987, Claudio and Diana began their professional career as part of the supporting musical group for Enzo Ghinazzi, aka Pupo. Claudio on percussion and backing vocals, Diana on keyboards and vocals. In September of the same year, they formed the duo "Note Mediterranee," performing together in exclusive clubs.

1990

Claudio and Diana grew rapidly together. In January 1990, they performed for the 78th birthday celebrations of Maestro Roberto Murolo, unaware that this experience would soon totally change their musical vision.

1992

They embarked on their first tour in Germany, in Bad Boll. Successful radio appearances and great acclaim marked a unique experience, leading to further tours in Swenninghen and Sindelfinken over the following years.

1998

In 1998, they added the Neapolitan classic genre to their established Italian repertoire. The couple found in their roots the answers they sought. The “Posteggia Napoletana” by Claudio and Diana soon succeeded in exporting Neapolitan classics to the most prestigious locations in Italy and abroad.

2005-2010

In 2005, they released their first CD of original tracks, “Il colore dei sogni.” Since 2010, they have been frequent guests on Italian National TV (Rai): from “Pomeriggio sul 2” to Maurizio Costanzo’s “Bontà Loro,” as well as “La vita in diretta” and La7 with Pino Strabioli.

2012

They presented the music video for “Canzone Appassiunata” by E.A. Mario, enriched by the percussion of the world-renowned Maestro Tony Esposito.

2016

Guests on the Maurizio Costanzo Show and Michele Cucuzza’s salon. They collaborated with Maestro Rino Zurzolo for the video “Lucardillo.”

2018

Their biography “Ultimi Romantici” was published, with a preface by Tony Esposito. In August, they were invited by Pierre Cardin to the Teatro San Carlo for the premiere of Dorian Gray.

2022

They received the “Ambassadors of Peace” award in Pesaro and presented their book “Si…ma il lavoro vero?” with a preface by Catena Fiorello.

2024

Guests on Rai 1’s “Uno Mattina” and Rai 2’s “I Fatti Vostri.” They received the International Excellence Award as “Ambassadors of Neapolitan Song in the World.”

2026

Guests of Nunzia De Girolamo and Gianluca Semprini on Rai Radio 2 and Andrea Delogu on Rai 2. During the Sanremo Festival, they were guests at Casa Sanremo and the historic Club Tenco.