Artists

GINO MARINUZZI JR.

Son of a composer and conductor, Gino Marinuzzi received a classical education that brought him to produce preludes for piano, chambre and symphonic music and theatrical soundtracks. He may be considered as one of the first italian artists who experimented electronic music and introduced this genre in movie soundtracks, like it happened in the movie "Terrore nello spazio".

LINO BANFI

Amongst the most beloved and apreciated italian comic actors, during the 70s and the 80s he was the protagonist of movies by great directors like Luciano Salce, Nanni Loy, Steno, Dino Risi. The part of Nonno Libero in the tv series "Un medico in famiglia" gives him new popularity. He performed some of the tracks included in his movies, like the theme of "Vieni avanti cretino" composed by Fabio Frizzi.

KEITH EMERSON

After the dissolution of Emerson Lake & Palmer, Keith Emerson decided to start his solo career from horror films , composing the soundtrack for Dario Argento's "Inferno". The brilliant composition and the performance on keyboards and organ by the same Emerson made this soundtrack immortal .

ALBERTO SORDI

Protagonist of the italian comedy and representant of the people from Rome in the cinema. Besides being a great actor, Alberto Sordi performed some iconic songs most of which are included in the movies where he was protagonist, like "Mia cara Olympia", composed by Nicola Piovani for the soundtrack of "Il marchese del grillo" ("The marquess of Grillo").

ACHILLE TOGLIANI

Succesful singer in the 50s, Achille Togliani was apreciated for his harmonious voice and for his stage presence. He took part in the first editions of the Sanremo Festival, inaugurating this important event. Amongst his greatest hits, "Lasciami cantare una canzone", composed by Cesare Andrea Bixio, which gained the third place in 1953. He will always be one of the most talented singer in italian music.