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Carlo Rizzo was a renowned Italian percussionist and frame drum player who was born on September 3, 1956, in Agrigento, Sicily. He was raised in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known accordionist. Rizzo began playing the drums at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music. Rizzo's talent was recognized early on, and he was accepted into the Conservatory of Music in Palermo, where he studied percussion and classical music. He later moved to Rome, where he continued his studies and began performing with various orchestras and ensembles. Rizzo's career took off in the 1980s when he began collaborating with the renowned Italian composer and conductor, Ennio Morricone. He played on many of Morricone's film scores, including "The Mission," "Cinema Paradiso," and "The Untouchables." Rizzo's unique style of playing the frame drum added a distinctive sound to Morricone's compositions and helped to establish him as a leading percussionist in the classical music world. In addition to his work with Morricone, Rizzo also performed with other notable composers and conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti, and Zubin Mehta. He played with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Rizzo's performances were always highly acclaimed, and he received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1992, he was awarded the prestigious "Premio Abbiati" by the Italian National Association of Music Critics. He was also awarded the "Prix Italia" for his work on the soundtrack of the film "The Stolen Children." Rizzo was known for his virtuosic playing and his ability to bring a wide range of percussion instruments to life. He was particularly skilled at playing the frame drum, a traditional instrument that he helped to popularize in the classical music world. He was also known for his improvisational skills and his ability to blend different musical styles and traditions. Sadly, Rizzo's career was cut short when he passed away on March 12, 2012, at the age of 55. His death was a great loss to the classical music world, and he was mourned by his many fans and colleagues. However, his legacy lives on through his recordings and performances, which continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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