Role

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Composer Conductor

Birth

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February 24, 1949

Death

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December 5, 2014

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Film

 

Manuel De Sica was an Italian composer and conductor who was born on February 24, 1949, in Rome, Italy. He was the son of the famous Italian film director Vittorio De Sica and actress Maria Mercader. Manuel grew up in a family of artists and was exposed to music and the arts from a young age. His father was a great influence on his musical career, and he encouraged Manuel to pursue his passion for music. Manuel De Sica began his musical studies at the age of six, and he showed great talent and dedication to his craft. He studied piano, composition, and conducting at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he graduated with honors. He continued his studies in Vienna, Austria, where he studied with the renowned composer and conductor Hans Swarowsky. In 1971, Manuel De Sica made his debut as a conductor with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was invited to conduct orchestras all over the world. He conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and many others. Manuel De Sica was also a prolific composer, and he wrote music for films, television, and the concert hall. He composed over 200 works, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and film scores. His music was characterized by its lyricism, emotional depth, and technical mastery. One of Manuel De Sica's most famous works is his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1975. The symphony is a powerful and emotional work that reflects the composer's personal struggles and experiences. It is a four-movement work that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The symphony has been performed by orchestras all over the world and is considered one of De Sica's greatest works. Manuel De Sica also wrote music for films, and he collaborated with his father on several projects. He wrote the score for the film "Una Breve Vacanza" (A Brief Vacation), which was directed by his father and won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1973. He also wrote the score for the film "Il Giardino dei Finzi-Contini" (The Garden of the Finzi-Continis), which was directed by Vittorio De Sica and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1972. In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Manuel De Sica was also a teacher. He taught composition and conducting at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome and was a visiting professor at several universities in the United States. Manuel De Sica died on December 5, 2014, at the age of 65. He left behind a legacy of beautiful music and a reputation as one of Italy's greatest composers and conductors. His music continues to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences all over the world.

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