GIAN LUCA
NIGRO
Gian Luca Nigro is a composer and music supervisor based in Rome (Italy). He writes original music for film, television and documentaries, with a distinctive hybrid language that blends orchestral writing and electronic sound design. His work is driven by a strong focus on storytelling, atmosphere and emotional detail, crafting scores that support the image while keeping a clear musical identity.
His credits include the feature film Socialmente Pericolosi (Rai Cinema), the documentaries Awlad – Hesiak Gainditu and Il Caso Craxi (Sky Arte), as well as music for major Italian prime-time shows such as Pechino Express, MasterChef Italia, I Soliti Ignoti, PresaDiretta, Stasera Tutto è Possibile, Affari Tuoi and Italia’s Got Talent, broadcast by Rai, Sky and Mediaset and produced by companies including Banijay, Fremantle, Endemol Shine and FM Records Music.
Classically trained as a pianist at the “G. Martucci” Conservatory in Salerno, Gian Luca has been collaborating since 2009 with directors, producers, publishers and ensembles, contributing original scores, themes and jingles to a wide range of audiovisual projects. His music moves from intimate, lyrical writing to more textural and experimental territories, combining elegance and delicacy with cinematic intensity and scale. Alongside composing, he also works as a music consultant, supporting productions and filmmakers in the creative and practical choices around music for picture.
Selected Works & Collaborations
Affari Tuoi
2023–2026 · Rai 1
Endemol Shine Italy, Rai Com, Banijay Music
MasterChef Italia
2013–2026 · Sky Uno
Endemol Shine Italy, Banijay Italia
Pechino Express
2012–2026 · Rai 2 / Sky Uno
Banijay Italia
Cucine da Incubo
2015–2026 · Sky
Endemol Shine Italy, Banijay Italia
Stasera Tutto è Possibile
2021–2025 · Rai 2
Endemol Shine Italy, Rai Com, Banijay Music
Plastica Connection
2023 · Rai 3
Rai Com
Presa Diretta
2018–2023 · Rai 3
Rai Com
I Soliti Ignoti – Il ritorno
2017–2023 · Rai 1
Endemol Shine Italy, Rai Com, Banijay Music
Antonino Chef Academy
2019–2021 · Sky Uno
Endemol Shine Italy, Banijay Italia
Il Caso Craxi
2020 · Sky
FM Records
AWLAD – Hesiak Gainditu
2020
Muzungu Producciones S.L.
I Grandi Dimenticati
2020 · Rai
Pepito Produzioni, Gap Media
Socialmente Pericolosi
2017
Rai Cinema, FM Records
Così Lontani Così Vicini
2016–2017 · Rai 1
Magnolia S.p.A., Rai Com
4 Ristoranti
2015–2016 · Sky Uno / TV8
Magnolia S.p.A.
Montebianco
2015 · Rai 2
Magnolia S.p.A., Rai Com
Italia’s Got Talent
2014–2017 · Canale 5 / Sky
Fascino PGT, Fremantle Italia
Spot Golfo Aranci
2014 · Sky
Punkomat Project, Comune di Golfo Aranci
Amore Criminale
2013–2014 · Rai 3
Ruvido Produzioni
Grande Fratello
2012–2013 · Canale 5
Vision S.r.l., Endemol Shine Italy
Amici di Maria De Filippi
2010–2013 · Canale 5
Vision S.r.l., Fascino PGT
Versipellis
2011
Revok S.r.l.
Io Canto
2010 · Canale 5
Vision S.r.l., RTI
Testimonials
“Gian Luca is the most versatile musician I’ve ever worked with – pure creativity, an impulsive romanticism full of emotional expressionism. From film scores to classical to contemporary music. Just listen to his music to be transported into other dimensions.”
Paolo Giordano – CEO Flykube
“Gian Luca has an extraordinary ability to immediately understand what a project needs. In a very short time, he created a refined, powerful score that was perfectly in tune with the images and emotions of the film, despite extremely tight deadlines. Always available, professional, and flexible, his openness and contagious enthusiasm were essential at every stage of the process.”
Officina Visioni Film
“Working with Gian Luca has been a remarkable experience: incredibly fast turnaround times, without ever sacrificing quality. The music he composed was already perfect in his first proposal. Always open to discussion and attentive to every narrative detail.”
Aurora Frame Productions
InquIries
Gian Luca Nigro
Roma (RM)
Italy
General Inquiries
music@gianlucanigro.it
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