Alessandra Sonia Romano, Italian violinist and author of international renown, known in particular for her role as interpreter and ambassador of the “Violin of the Shoah”, joined the Rotary Club Precotto San Michele of Milan in 2017 as a founding member.

Over the years she has held the position of President of the Club's Art Commission, distinguishing herself for her cultural and social commitment. In 2023 she was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow honor and the District Certificate by the Governor of District 2041, in recognition of her artistic and human contribution.

Starting from June 2025, Alessandra Sonia Romano moves to the Rotary Club Leonardo da Vinci, where she is welcomed with the title of Honorary Member, with the following motivation:
“For professional and social merits. Alessandra Sonia Romano, internationally renowned professional violinist and custodian of the ‘Violin of the Shoah’.”

His official entry into the new club took place on June 23, 2025, on the occasion of the convivial event for the handover of the 2025-2026 Rotary year, held at the prestigious headquarters of the Società del Giardino.

The artist opened the evening by performing the Italian national anthem, the European anthem, and the Rotary anthem in his own arrangement for solo violin.
Subsequently, after the Paul Harris award ceremony, he gave the audience a touching musical moment, performing the solo from L’amico Fritz by Pietro Mascagni and the solo from I Lombardi alla prima crociata by Giuseppe Verdi.

The pieces were introduced by the outgoing President, Dr. Angelo Leone, who illustrated the symbolic and emotional value of the performances.