Antonio was born in Naples, Italy on December 1, 1963. He encountered music at an early age when his brother held rehearsals for his band at home. Growing up with music, he became fascinated with the sound of the organ. A couple of years later, he bought his first keyboard and began learning songs from records. At the age of thirteen, Antonio began studying classical music and ten years later he received a Piano Degree at the Conservatory of Music in Naples. While studying classical music, he joined several ensembles, which allowed him to expand his musical background. He was exposed to a variety of musical styles ranging from rock to fusion and produced numerous musical sequences. His passion for music has been going strong since the first time he heard that organ play. That very day, his musical journey began. Today, his journey continues with Opera 3000.