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Bruno Canfora
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Bruno Canfora in 1955
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| Born | 6 November 1924 |
| Died | 4 August 2017 (aged 92) Piegaro, Italy
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| Occupation | Composer |
Bruno Canfora was a very talented Italian composer, conductor, and music arranger. He was born on November 6, 1924, and passed away on August 4, 2017. He was known for creating music for TV shows and movies, and especially for his popular songs.
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Who Was Bruno Canfora?
Bruno Canfora was born in Milan, Italy. From a young age, he loved music. He started by studying the piano. Later, he learned to play the oboe at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan. This is a famous music school in Italy.
During the Second World War, Bruno played many concerts with his music group. After the war, he moved to another city called Turin. There, he became the leader of an orchestra named Castellino Danze.
Making Music for Stars
Bruno Canfora became very famous for his work in pop music. He worked with many well-known singers. One of his most important partnerships was with the Italian singer Mina. He wrote many hit songs for her, including:
- Brava
- Un bacio è troppo poco
- Mi sei scoppiato dentro il cuore
- Sono come tu mi vuoi
- Vorrei che fosse amore
Some of these songs were so popular that they were translated into other languages, like Spanish and French. In the 1960s, Bruno even toured Japan with Mina. He wrote a special hit song for her there called "Anata To Watashi."
Bruno also wrote songs for other famous singers. These included Rita Pavone, Ornella Vanoni, and Shirley Bassey. He also wrote music for the Kessler Twins, who were a popular singing and dancing duo.
A Song for Shirley Bassey
One of his songs, "La Vita," became a huge international hit. The famous singer Shirley Bassey sang it. She changed the title to This Is My Life. This song became one of her most famous tunes. Many of Bruno's songs became true classics, meaning they are still loved today.
Leading Music Festivals
Bruno Canfora was also a conductor for important music events. He led the orchestra at the Sanremo Music Festival several times. This is a very famous music competition in Italy. He was the conductor in 1961, 1988, and 1993.
He also worked at the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest. This big international music competition was held in Rome, Italy, that year. Bruno was the musical director. He conducted the song from Italy, "Comme è ddoce 'o mare", sung by Peppino di Capri.
Bruno Canfora passed away on August 4, 2017, in Piegaro, Italy. He was 92 years old. He left behind a wonderful collection of music that is still enjoyed by many people.
