Riz Ortolani

Riz Ortolani

Riziero Ortolani (Italian pronunciation: [ritˈtsjɛːro ˈritts ortoˈlaːni]; 25 March 1926 – 23 January 2014) was an Italian composer, conductor, and orchestrator, predominantly of film scores. He scored over 200 films and television programs between 1955 and 2014, with a career spanning over fifty years. Internationally, he is best known for his genre scores, notably his music for mondo, giallo, horror, and Spaghetti Western films. His most famous composition is "More," which he wrote for the infamous film Mondo Cane. It won the 1964 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 36th Academy Awards. The song was later covered by Frank Sinatra, Kai Winding, Andy Williams, Roy Orbison, and others. Ortolani received many other accolades, including four David di Donatello Awards, three Nastro d'Argento Awards, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In 2013, he received a Lifetime Achievement from the World Soundtrack Academy.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 25, 1926 (Pesaro), Died January 23, 2014 (Rome)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1954 - 1963

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, performer, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
RCA (International)	2E5VB-0784	10-in.	approximately 1954	I tre timidi	Orchestra Riz Ortolani ; Katyna Ranieri	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	leader
RCA (International)	2E5VB-1108	10-in.	before 8/16/1955	Devi fuggir	Corrado Lojacono ; Orchestra Riz Ortolani	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	leader
Decca	113831		7/22/1963	Donna twist	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113832		7/22/1963	Soldati e soldatesse	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113833		7/22/1963	Sirena e strada chiusa	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113834		7/22/1963	Baci a Parigi	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113835		7/22/1963	Night Las Vegas	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113836		7/22/1963	Rancho Hotel	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113837		7/22/1963	Pin up girls	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113838		7/22/1963	Jerum blues	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113839		7/22/1963	Angelica	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113840		7/22/1963	La Croisette (Theme from Women of the world)	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	113841		7/22/1963	Finale Lourdes	Riz Ortolani		performer
Decca	114027		9/18/1963	La Donna nel mondo	Riz Ortolani		performer

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ortolani, Riz," accessed November 14, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/335753.

Ortolani, Riz. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/335753.

"Ortolani, Riz." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 14 November 2024.