Pippo Caruso facts for kids
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Pippo Caruso
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Caruso directs the orchestra of the 1975 RAI TV-show Un colpo di fortuna
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| Born | 22 December 1935 Belpasso, Italy
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| Died | 28 May 2018 (aged 82) Fara in Sabina, Italy
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| Known for | Composer, conductor and music arranger |
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| Fields | Musics |
Giuseppe Caruso (born December 22, 1935 – died May 28, 2018), known as Pippo Caruso, was a talented Italian musician. He was a composer, a conductor, and a music arranger. This means he wrote music, led orchestras, and helped create the sound of songs.
Who Was Pippo Caruso?
Pippo Caruso was born in Belpasso, a town in Catania, Italy. He became very successful in his music career. He was especially known for his work on television.
Working with Pippo Baudo
Caruso's career was closely linked to a famous TV host named Pippo Baudo. They had been friends since their university days. Caruso often worked with Baudo on his TV shows. He would lead the orchestra as the conductor. Their work together started with the show Canzonissima 1973.
His Musical Creations
Pippo Caruso wrote many popular songs. Some of his well-known songs include "A ruota libera" sung by Mita Medici. He also composed "L'amore è" for Lorella Cuccarini and Alessandra Martines.
Starting in the 1960s, Caruso also created music for movies. These movie soundtracks helped set the mood for the films. Some of the movies he worked on include Kill Johnny Ringo and Maladolescenza.
Pippo Caruso passed away on May 28, 2018. He left behind a legacy of beautiful music for TV and film.
