Last Monday (12/11) some artists won a special price, the International award, the 'Leone d'oro di San Marco' statuette, for their important contribution to the art of Music, during the Galà at the beautiful 'Hotel dei Dogi' in Venice.

The Award was given also to the dj-producers Mario Fargetta for his long radio career. Also the musician Celso Valli, the producer Michele Torpedine and Tony Renis, Albano Carrisi, Rita Pavone, Edoardo Vianello and Tony Esposito won the award. While Daniele Groff, Laura Bono and Antonio Giuliani won the 'Leone d'Argento'.

The event will be televised by RAI2 soon.