The soundtrack for Milan-Cortina 2026 has been revealed. Entitled “Fantasia Italiana”It is the work of the artist Dardust, one of the pianists and music producers " the most awarded and influential of his generation His music has already been featured at the Super Bowl and has accompanied artists such as Stromae, Lana Del Rey or Dua Lipa.
“FANTASIA ITALIANA” BY DARDUST: The Official Soundtrack of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games!
— Milano Cortina 2026 (@milanocortina26) December 29, 2025
A unique blend of tradition and modernity, combining classical and contemporary sounds, inspired by the iconic venues of the Olympic Games and the great masters of Italian… pic.twitter.com/DY0ck6uVW8
The organizing committee presents the final result as a work that " reflects the contemporary spirit of Milan-Cortina 2026, a true a blend of tradition and modernity with multiple tributes to Italian music, who are " from Ennio Morricone to Giorgio Moroder, from the energy of Salento pizzica to the harmony of Alpine choirs, evoking the heritage of Rossini or Verdi ».
« Working on the anthem was a huge responsibility: engaging with such a powerful symbol means entering into a sacred place of collective memoryDardust explains in a statement. I wanted to respect its strength while modernizing the sound with a contemporary touch. My goal was to leave a lasting emotion, a note that, in ten years, will recall the start of a race, a victory, applause. "The verdict from the streams will come in a few weeks."
