Role

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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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August 20, 1937 in Rome, Italy

Death

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October 1, 2018 in Rome, Italy

Genre

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Film

 

Stelvio Cipriani was an Italian composer of classical music, born on August 20, 1937, in Rome, Italy. He was the son of a famous composer, Marcello Cipriani, who was known for his work in the film industry. Stelvio grew up in a musical family and was exposed to music from a young age. He began playing the piano at the age of six and showed a natural talent for music. Cipriani studied at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome, where he received a degree in piano and composition. He also studied with renowned composers such as Goffredo Petrassi and Franco Donatoni. After completing his studies, Cipriani began working as a composer for film and television. Cipriani's early works were mainly for Italian television shows and films. He gained recognition for his work on the popular Italian television series "La Freccia Nera" (The Black Arrow) in 1968. He also composed the score for the film "The Bounty Killer" in 1966, which was his first major film score. In the 1970s, Cipriani began to gain international recognition for his work in the film industry. He composed the score for the film "Anonimo Veneziano" (The Anonymous Venetian) in 1970, which became a huge success and earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe award. The film's main theme, "Anonimo Veneziano," became a hit song and was covered by many artists. Cipriani's music was often used in Italian exploitation films, particularly in the giallo and poliziotteschi genres. He composed the scores for many of these films, including "La Polizia Sta a Guardare" (The Police Are Watching) in 1973 and "La Polizia Chiede Aiuto" (What Have They Done to Your Daughters?) in 1974. His music was known for its use of funk and jazz elements, which became popular in the 1970s. Cipriani also composed music for American films, including "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf" in 1973 and "The Great Alligator" in 1979. He worked with many famous directors, including Sergio Martino, Umberto Lenzi, and Enzo G. Castellari. In addition to his work in the film industry, Cipriani also composed classical music. He wrote several concertos for piano and orchestra, as well as chamber music and vocal works. His classical music was often influenced by his film music, with elements of jazz and funk present in many of his compositions. Cipriani continued to work as a composer throughout his life, and his music has been used in many films and television shows. He passed away on October 1, 2018, at the age of 81. Some of Cipriani's most famous works include the scores for "Anonimo Veneziano," "La Polizia Sta a Guardare," and "La Polizia Chiede Aiuto." He also composed the scores for the films "The Bounty Killer," "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf," and "The Great Alligator." His classical music includes several concertos for piano and orchestra, as well as chamber music and vocal works. Cipriani's music is known for its use of jazz and funk elements, which became popular in the 1970s. His music has been used in many films and television shows, and he worked with many famous directors throughout his career. Despite his success in the film industry, Cipriani remained dedicated to his classical music and continued to compose throughout his life.

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