The social message
Giovanni Allevi wanted to reassure everyone and dispel any doubts, writing on his social profiles: “To all those who have read a hoax about my death in the last few hours, I want to assure you that while I continue to fight with you for your return.” soon.” And he added, “I’m definitely alive and I’ve never loved life so much! See you soon.”
The disease
In June 2022, Giovanni Allevi was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. In recent months, the composer has narrated the illness without a filter, without hope or pain. In the months since his battle with cancer began, the pianist has constantly updated his followers, who have been with him since the battle began and, with their kind words, have given him the strength to continue.
Music as first thought
Even during his illness, Giovanni Allevi’s thoughts are always with his great passion. In one post he wrote: “My hands are shaking from the drugs and so the return to the piano will be slow. However, I have never stopped composing music in my head to translate all the sensations I experience into notes.”
The latest update
The musician had resurfaced on social media a few days ago, immortalized lying on a bed with a kitten in his arms, sharing: “To overcome the pain, I dedicate time to meditation every day. I start with thoughts of gratitude to creation.” Then I focus on my breath until my ego dissolves and I become nothing. Thanks to the kitten, the deity worshiped by the ancient Egyptians, I keep in touch with the all-god of nature, undivided, eternal, ever-blissful, all-pervading his logos”. He hadn’t posted a photo of him since April 8, when he wished “Happy Easter” from the hospital.