About Tony De Vita
Lived 1932 – 1998 (aged 65). Tony De Vita was an Italian composer, conductor, pianist, songwriter, film actor and musician.
Antonio De Vita (10 February 1932 – 14 January 1998), best known as Tony De Vita, was an Italian composer, conductor, arranger and pianist.
Born in Milan, De Vita graduated at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in his hometown. He started his career as a pianist, accompanying artists such as Johnny Dorelli and Betty Curtis.
De Vita composed over five hundred songs and musical scores. He is best known for his long collaboration with the singer Mina. Among his best known compositions, the song "Piano", which was later recorded by Matt Monro (1962), Doris Day (1963) and Frank Sinatra (1964) with the title "Softly, as I Leave You".
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Who was Tony De Vita?
Italian composer, conductor, arranger and pianist (1932-1998)
When was Tony De Vita born?
Tony De Vita was born on 10 February 1932 in Milan.
When did Tony De Vita die?
Tony De Vita died on 14 January 1998 in Ospedaletti.
What was Tony De Vita's occupation?
Tony De Vita was a composer, conductor, pianist, songwriter, film actor and musician.
What nationality was Tony De Vita?
Tony De Vita was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony De Vita. https://biography.guide/tony-de-vita/
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