Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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Italy

Birth

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May 26, 1946 in Rome, Italy

Genre

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Film

 

Nicola Piovani is an Italian composer and pianist who was born on May 26, 1946, in Rome, Italy. He grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a jazz pianist. Piovani started playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He studied at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome, where he received a degree in composition. Piovani began his career as a composer in the 1970s, working on film scores and television shows. He quickly gained recognition for his work, and in 1980, he won the Nastro d'Argento award for Best Score for the film "Il Marchese del Grillo." This was the first of many awards that Piovani would receive throughout his career. One of Piovani's most famous works is the score for the film "Life is Beautiful" (1997), directed by Roberto Benigni. The film tells the story of a Jewish man and his son who are sent to a concentration camp during World War II. Piovani's score for the film is both haunting and uplifting, capturing the emotions of the characters and the tragedy of the Holocaust. The score won an Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score in 1999. Piovani has also composed music for the theater, including the musical "Pinocchio" (2009), which was based on the classic children's story. The musical was a critical and commercial success, and Piovani's score was praised for its whimsical and playful tone. In addition to his work as a composer, Piovani is also a talented pianist. He has performed in concerts around the world, including at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan and the Royal Albert Hall in London. He has also recorded several albums of his own music, including "Cantabile" (1995) and "Concerto per Margherita" (2003). Throughout his career, Piovani has been recognized for his contributions to music and the arts. In 2003, he was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, and in 2010, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Soundtrack Awards. Today, Piovani continues to compose music for film, television, and the theater. His work has had a profound impact on the world of classical music, and he is widely regarded as one of Italy's greatest composers.

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