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.
He starts his career as a violinist. He composes chambre, symphonic and sacred music. Since the end of the 40s he dedicates himself to the creation of movie soundtracks. He collaborates with Orson Welles and with acknowledged italian directors like Monicelli, Lizzani, Bragaglia, Steno. He wins the Silver Ribbon for the soundtracks of "Continente perduto" ("Lost Continent") and "Vertigine bianca" ("White vertigo").
Ennio Morricone is considered one of the most prolific and influential film music composers. Throughout his career he experimented different styles and his compositions have inspired and influenced many artists worldwide . He wrote music for all movie genres, making immortal films by the most important directors. This is evidenced by Cinevox releases that bear his signature.
Deeply connected with film music since his very early years, he starts his careeer collaborating with the director Silvano Agosti. He works with the songwriter Fabrizio De Andrè in creating the album "Non al denaro né all'amore né al cielo". He meets Marco Bellocchio, who asks him to compose the score for "Nel nome del padre" ("In the Name of the Father"). This experience consecrates Piovani as a soundtrack composer and leads him to meet with main italian directors, from Fellini to Monicelli, for whom he writes the score of "Il Marchese del Grillo" ("The Marquis of Grillo"). In 1999 he wins the Academy Award for the soundtrack of "La vita è bella" ("Life is Beautiful") by Roberto Benigni.
The name Stelvio Cipriani is deeply connected with Eurocime movies,a genre that made him one of the most requested composers of the 70s. His talent in compostion is shown, for example, by the music of "La polizia sta a guardare"("Ransom!Police is watching"), "La polizia chiede aiuto" ("What have they done to your daughters") e "La polizia ha le mani legate ("Killer cop") .
Cinevox Record catalogue includes some of the most famous soundtracks ever, along with works by some well known italian pop music artists. Lps, Eps, Cds released by Cinevox in the years are extremely rare and amongst the most wanted items for the collectors all over the world. Cinevox productions have been released also in the digital marketplace, distributed in the main streaming and download stores.
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