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Nino Rota was an Italian composer born on December 3, 1911, in Milan, Italy, and he passed away on April 10, 1979, in Rome, Italy. Born into a musical family, Rota studied at the conservatory in Milan under Ildebrando Pizzetti. He showcased his talent early, with his first oratorio, "L'infanzia di San Giovanni Battista," performed in Milan and Paris by 1923, and his lyrical comedy, "Il Principe Porcaro," composed in 1926. Encouraged by Arturo Toscanini, Rota moved to the United States from 1930 to 1932, where he attended the Curtis Institute of Philadelphia, studying orchestra with Fritz Reiner and composition with Rosario Scalero. After returning to Milan, he wrote a thesis on the renaissance composer Gioseffo Zarlino and earned a degree in literature from the University of Milan. In 1937, he began a teaching career that led to his directorship at the Bari Conservatory, a position he held until his death. During the 1940s, Rota composed scores for over 32 films, including "Zazà" (1944) by Renato Castellani. His collaboration with filmmaker Federico Fellini began with "Lo sceicco bianco" (1952) and continued for decades, with Rota's music playing a crucial role in films such as "I vit

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