About Franco Caracciolo
Lived 1920 – 1999 (aged 79). Franco Caracciolo was an Italian conductor and musician.
Franco Caracciolo (29 March 1920 – 28 September 1999) was an Italian conductor.
Life He was born in Bari in 1920. He studied piano and composing at the Conservatoire of S. Pietro a Majella in Naples, and conducting at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome.
Main positions held 1944–5 Conductor of the Amici della Musica SO in Bari. 1949–64 Conductor of Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra, Naples. 1964 to 1971 Conducted the Radio Orchestra of Milan. 1971–87 Second period as conductor of Alessandro Scarlatti Orchestra, Naples.
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Who was Franco Caracciolo?
Italian conductor (1920-1999)
When was Franco Caracciolo born?
Franco Caracciolo was born on 29 March 1920 in Bari.
When did Franco Caracciolo die?
Franco Caracciolo died on 28 September 1999 in Naples.
What was Franco Caracciolo's occupation?
Franco Caracciolo was a conductor and musician.
What nationality was Franco Caracciolo?
Franco Caracciolo was Italian.
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