The Man Behind
The Award
Winning Music Now Tells His Story
Legendary Music Executive • Producer • Storyteller
Incognito
His leadership ensured the album met both artistic standards and international release requirements, contributing to its worldwide distribution.
My Love
He helped facilitate the partnership between Dion and French singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman, who wrote and produced most of the tracks
About Love
Céline* – Incognito
As a key collaborator with René Angélil, Luprano served as an executive producer on the album. He was responsible for organizing and overseeing the production team for the Incognito album, which marked the beginning of his 23-year, 21-album tenure as executive producer for Dion.
Celine Dion* – Celine Dion
Celine Dion* – Dion Chante Plamondon
Vito Luprano served as executive producer on this album and was also involved in artistic oversight and presentation. Working alongside the creative team, he helped manage repertoire selection, production coordination, and overall project structure.
His leadership ensured the album met both artistic standards and international release requirements, contributing to its worldwide distribution.
Céline Dion – À L'Olympia
Served as Executive Producer, overseeing the live recording and production at the Olympia in Paris. His responsibilities included production supervision and repertoire management, ensuring the concert was captured and presented as a cohesive live project suitable for international release during a key transitional phase of the artist’s career.
Celine Dion* – The Colour Of My Love
Served as Executive Producer while acting as Vice-President of A&R at Sony Music Canada, overseeing production and guiding the album’s artistic direction for international markets. His responsibilities included song selection, A&R leadership across English and French territories, and coordinating work with key producers, ensuring the project aligned with Sony’s global release strategy.
Céline Dion – D'Eux
Vito Luprano served as executive producer for Céline Dion’s 1995 French-language album D’eux (released as The French Album in some regions). As Senior Vice President of A&R at Sony Music Canada, he provided strategic oversight, collaborating with René Angélil to guide the album’s creative direction.
He helped facilitate the partnership between Dion and French singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman, who wrote and produced most of the tracks
Celine Dion* – Let's Talk About Love
Vito Luprano served as executive producer on Let’s Talk About Love, overseeing the album’s creative direction with René Angélil. He coordinated with producers such as David Foster, Walter Afanasieff, and George Martin, managed song selection, and ensured the project aligned with international market strategies.
Vito Luprano’s
Shaped Voices:
From Montreal Clubs
To Academy Awards.
Born in Bari, Italy, and raised in Canada, Vito Luprano’s immigrant roots shaped his relentless drive. From spinning records at basement parties to becoming a key architect at Sony Music Entertainment, his career reflects both hustle and vision.
Over two decades, Vito played a central role in Celine Dion’s evolution from a young French-Canadian prodigy to a global icon—executive producing 21 albums and helping sell over 250 million records. His story isn’t only about success but about sacrifices, betrayals, and the high-stakes world of the music industry. Now, for the first time, he shares his truth.
Career Highlights
- Discovered and developed one of the most successful voices in music history
- Executive producer of 21 albums with over 250 million records sold worldwide
- Produced 100+ platinum and gold-certified records
- Winner of multiple Juno and Félix Awards
- Trusted collaborator with Grammy-winning songwriters and producers
- Founder of LupoOne Productions, supporting emerging talent
- Respected influencer in both Canadian and international music scenes
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Behind the Music:
A Visual Journey
Step into the moments that marked Vito’s decades-long influence in the industry.




