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Bruno Canfora

1924 – 2017

Italian composer, conductor, and music arranger

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Lived 1924 – 2017 (aged 92). Bruno Canfora was an Italian conductor, composer, music arranger and lyricist.

Bruno Canfora (; 6 November 1924 – 4 August 2017) was an Italian composer, conductor, and music arranger.

Life and career Born in Milan, Canfora studied piano at an early age, then studied oboe at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan. During the Second World War, he played several concerts with his group in Trieste.

Canfora was the conductor for the Sanremo Music Festival in 1961, 1988 and 1993.

Selected filmography

The Man Who Wagged His Tail (1957) It Happened in Broad Daylight (1958) Wolves of the Deep (1959) The Huns (1960) Fall of the Mohicans (1965) Rita the Mosquito (1966) Il vostro super agente Flit (1966) James Tont operazione D.U.E. (1966) Don't Sting the Mosquito (1967) The Funny Face of the Godfather (1973) Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976) Destruction Force (1977)

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Milan Conservatory
Positions held
Eurovision Song Contest conductor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bruno Canfora?

Italian composer, conductor, and music arranger

When was Bruno Canfora born?

Bruno Canfora was born on 6 November 1924 in Milan.

When did Bruno Canfora die?

Bruno Canfora died on 4 August 2017 in Piegaro.

What was Bruno Canfora's occupation?

Bruno Canfora was a conductor, composer, music arranger and lyricist.

What nationality was Bruno Canfora?

Bruno Canfora was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bruno Canfora

· Wikidata: Q3645678

· DBpedia: Bruno Canfora

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