Nino Rota

Nino Rota was born December 3, 1911 in Milan, Italy. He was born into a musical family. At the age of eight Niсo was the first student who studied at a conservatory under the mastery of Ildebrando Pizzetti. After is a study at the conservatory, Nino was encouraged to immigrate to The United States. Before he left for America he received a composition at the Academia di S Cecilia. While residing in The United States, he received a scholarship to Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, PA , he took classes in orchestra. After attending music school and receiving his degree Nino returned to Milan and wrote a thesis on his favorite composer Gioseffo Zarlino.

Several years later Nino decided to take a degree in arts at Milan University. After his collegiate life, Nino decided to teach at Bari Conservatory as a teacher of harmony and composition. In the 1940s, Nino’s career was in its