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Nino Rota (December 3, 1911 - April 10, 1979) was an Italian composer. He is particularly remembered for his work on film scores, especially The Godfather series and a number of films by Federico Fellini.
Rota was born into a musical family in Milan, and studied at the conservatory there under Ildebrando Pizzetti. Later, the conductor Arturo Toscanini encouraged him to go to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to study. This he did, where he worked under Fritz Reiner, amongst others. He later returned to Milan, where he wrote a thesis on the renaissance composer Gioseffo Zarlino.
Rota wrote his first film score in 1944 for Zaza, a film directed by Renato Castellani. He later met the director Federico Fellini while the latter was working on his first film, Lo Sceicco Bianco. The two collaborated on many occasions, with Rota’s score for 8 1/2 often cited as one of the main factors which makes the film more cohesive.
His score for Fellini’s Juliet of the Spirits (1965) included a collaboration with Eugene Walter on the song, “Go Milk the Moon” (cut from the final version of the film), and they teamed again for the song “What Is Youth,” part of Rota’s score for Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet.
After his death Rota’s music was the subject of the 1981 tribute album Amarcord Nino Rota. Produced by Hal Willner it is regarded as the first ‘modern’ tribute album. Rota’s scores for Fellini have served as very recognizable inspiration for Danny Elfman’s movie scores.
Rota was born into a musical family in Milan, and studied at the conservatory there under Ildebrando Pizzetti. Later, the conductor Arturo Toscanini encouraged him to go to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to study. This he did, where he worked under Fritz Reiner, amongst others. He later returned to Milan, where he wrote a thesis on the renaissance composer Gioseffo Zarlino.
Rota wrote his first film score in 1944 for Zaza, a film directed by Renato Castellani. He later met the director Federico Fellini while the latter was working on his first film, Lo Sceicco Bianco. The two collaborated on many occasions, with Rota’s score for 8 1/2 often cited as one of the main factors which makes the film more cohesive.
His score for Fellini’s Juliet of the Spirits (1965) included a collaboration with Eugene Walter on the song, “Go Milk the Moon” (cut from the final version of the film), and they teamed again for the song “What Is Youth,” part of Rota’s score for Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet.
After his death Rota’s music was the subject of the 1981 tribute album Amarcord Nino Rota. Produced by Hal Willner it is regarded as the first ‘modern’ tribute album. Rota’s scores for Fellini have served as very recognizable inspiration for Danny Elfman’s movie scores.
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Kolo-vorot wrote:
Haha, I meant "I don't like Godfather, as opposed to Romeo & Juliet". I also don't like 8½ score.
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shawnevans wrote:
How's this guy on Tour?
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schoenburger wrote:
Or just appreciate both. It's possible to do that, you know? Anyway, his best score is 8½.
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Kolo-vorot wrote:
Do not like Godfather. Like Romeo & Juliet.
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henriquee_t88 wrote:
Isn't it great how a few notes can sum up the very tone of tragedy of Godfather's story?
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Nibortu wrote:
На фотографии похож на Хопкинса >_>
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kotofeevna wrote:
Великий фильмовый композитор.
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EComCon1 wrote:
Ya, But what was the name of the orchestra? Love to know!
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ErsinMacit wrote:
Love Theme From The Godfather ! (Y)
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Stereulor wrote:
The Godfather Waltz Rocks!!!! :)
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Rambo-Kurvo wrote:
great
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Vio_len wrote:
wonderful
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Kreo24 wrote:
Крёстный отец лишился бы атмосферы, если бы не замечательная музыка...
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VVarbringer wrote:
Genius.
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chinneths wrote:
la dolce vita!!!!!!!!
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PappaWheelie wrote:
Stupendous.
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ABANTLI wrote:
Music & Harmony
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Gabrmachado wrote:
The score of The Godfather kick ass.
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rednorvs wrote:
Don't forget.
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Boudi22 wrote:
I love O' Venezia Venaga Venusia! :D
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