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Nino Rota. Nino Rota was born December 3, 1911 in Milan, Italy. ... Nino Rota will
continue to be remembered for his legendary film and opera work.
Submitted by Pooho123 on December 10, 2007
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Nino Rota was born December 3, 1911 in Milan, Italy. He was born into a musical family. At the age of eight Niño was the first student who studied at a conservatory under the mastery of Ildebrando Pizzetti. After is a study at the conservatory, Nino was encouraged to immigrate to The United States. Before he left for America he received a composition at the Academia di S Cecilia. While residing in The United States, he received a scholarship to Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, PA , he took classes in orchestra. After attending music school and receiving his degree Nino returned to Milan and wrote a thesis on his favorite composer Gioseffo Zarlino.
Several years later Nino decided to take a degree in arts at Milan University. After his collegiate life, Nino decided to teach at Bari Conservatory as a teacher of harmony and composition. In the 1940s, Nino's career was in its prime, he was doing many film scores such as, A Midsummer Night's Dream (1964), Romeo & Juliet (1968), and best of all The Godfather (1972). Nino has won many awards for these film scores such as, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and a BAFTA .
As I listened to Nino's music there was certain uniqueness about it. It seemed very peace, and yet it had a great meaning pertaining to the plot line of the movies. Nino Rota will continue to be remembered for his legendary film and opera work.
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