Pianist, composer and television host. Among his most successful works , the soundtrack of the sci-fi television series " Gamma" , a French-Italian co-production made in 1975. He presented some very successful italian television show, for which he also composed the opening themes ("Canzonissima '72" and "Formula Two"). He performed as an actor in several Italian movies, including "Grazie nonna" ("Thank you...Granny") by Marino Girolami, for which he also signed the soundtrack.
The french composer Francis Lai approaches to film music thanks to the director Claude Lelouch, that suddenly understands his potential when they first meet. For this reason, he asks Lai to compose the soundtrack for "Un uomo, una donna" ("A Man and a Woman"). The movie, which gets several awards, makes the world discover Francis Lai's talent. Afterwards, he composer signs the soundtrack of "Love Story", which wins the Academy Award. He also composes the soundtrack of "Bolero", directed by Lelouch.
Discovered by Renzo Arbore in the early 80s, he becomes popular thanks to the participation in several tv shows presented by the eclectic anchorman. Nino Frassica's versatile talent brings him from cabaret, to music, to cinema. In 2009 he plays a role in Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere".
Father of the italian "canzone", he signs unforgettable hits like "Mamma", "Parlami d'amore Mariù", "Violino Tzigano", "Il tango delle capinere". He composes the score of the firts italian talking movie and for his entire life he is strictly connected with the cinema. Brave and talented business man, he founds the Bixio Publishing Group and the recording labels Cinevox Record and Bubble Records.
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