Italian composer (1949–2014) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manuel De Sica (24 February 1949 – 5 December 2014) was an Italian composer.
Manuel De Sica | |
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.jpg) De Sica with singer Nancy Cuomo (1974) | |
| Born | 24 February 1949 Rome, Italy |
| Died | 5 December 2014 (aged 65) Rome, Italy |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Spouse | Tilde Corsi |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Vittorio De Sica (father) María Mercader (mother) |
| Relatives | Christian De Sica (brother) |
Born in Rome, the son of Vittorio De Sica and María Mercader, De Sica enrolled at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, in which he studied with Bruno Maderna.[1] He debuted as a composer for his father's film A Place for Lovers (1968). In 1969, he formed a band, The Ancients, with whom he appeared in the TV-show Studio Uno.[2]
In 1993, De Sica won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Score for Carlo Verdone's Al lupo, al lupo.[3] In 1996 he won the David di Donatello for Best Score for Carlo Lizzani's Celluloide.[3]
De Sica also wrote chamber compositions and ballet music.[2] He directed a television film, L'eroe (1975), and several documentaries, mostly focused on archaeology.[2] In 2005 he was honored with the title of Commendatore of the Italian Republic.[4]
De Sica died of a heart attack on 5 December 2014 at the age of 65.[5]
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