Gianluca Zanna Reunites with Claes Cornelius After 30 Years to Celebrate a Legendary Musical Journey
- lu1147
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 14
Copenhagen Denmark 06/11/2025
International songwriter, music producer, and CEO of Zanna Records, Gianluca Zanna, proudly announces his heartfelt reunion with the iconic Claes Cornelius, former Mega Records executive and A&R visionary. This highly anticipated reunion marks a reunion of minds that changed the face of the music industry over three decades ago and now paves the way for an exciting future collaboration.
Gianluca Zanna and Claes Cornelius first crossed paths in 1995 at Midem in France. At that time, Claes, the artistic mastermind behind MegaRecords, was renowned for discovering and launching legendary artists such as Ace of Base—and other among his other artists whose record sales during now exceed an astonishing 200,000,000 worldwide. For a young publisher working on the music magazine Contatto Discografico, the interview was nothing short of transformative. Inspired by Claes’ insight and passion, Zanna embarked on a journey to America, where he nurtured his dreams of becoming a songwriter and music producer.
In early 2024, what seemed like destiny intervened when Zanna reconnected with the one and only Claes Cornelius via Facebook. The digital reconnection led to a renewed friendship and collaborative spirit. Today, they are joining forces again—this time not only to enrich Zanna Records' legacy but also to co-write the highly anticipated book, **"All that I Wanted,"** which chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Claes Cornelius. The memoir will provide a rare, insider look into the music industry's evolution, the stories behind some of its most iconic discoveries, and the humble, down-to-earth personality that defined Claes’ enduring legacy.
The reunion also heralds a deeper partnership between Gianluca Zanna and Claes Cornelius at ZannaRecords.com. As Zanna Records continues to push creative boundaries in music production and songwriting, the collaborative energy with Claes brings an invaluable depth of historical significance and industry expertise to the table.
"I am honored to call Claes a friend and mentor. Our reconnection after 30 years feels like the destined continuation of an incredible journey. Collaborating on the book and our Zanna Records catalog is a dream come true," said Gianluca Zanna.
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