Nino Rota inhabits a shadowy cultural space - everyone knows his music but not many people would recognize his name. Rota was the Italian composer who wrote the scores for the first two "Godfather ...

Rota wrote the score for 16 films directed by Federico Fellini, including “La Strada,” “8 1/2,” “Juliet of the Spirits” and “Amarcord,” besides “La Dolce Vita.” ...

Nino Rota, Who Wrote Music for ‘The Godfather’ and Most Federico Fellini Films, Being Portrayed in High Profile Doc Directed by Walter Fasano (EXCLUSIVE) By Nick Vivarelli ...

"We took Nino Rota's melodies as a starting point from which to create something completely different, modern and jazzy." Rota's themes (and not just those from his Fellini films) open readily to ...

The Ultimate Best of Federico Fellini & Nino Rota: Originals recently stuck its finger in the dike. Rota (1911-1979) also flew home with an Oscar, but not necessarily for the right cinematic ringtone.

It's on the just-reissued "Amarcord Nino Rota" from 1981, where diverse musicians play Rota music from Fellini films. One highlight is bandleader Carla Bley's long suite from "8 1/2." ...

NINO ROTA: MUSIC FOR FILMFilarmonica Della Scala, conducted by Riccardo MutiSony ClassicalWell-meaning critics sometimes like to point out that Nino Rota was not “only” a film composer ...

Nino Rota: A musical offer Coppola couldn’t refuse Ivan Hewett celebrates the great film composer Nino Rota, whose triumphs included The Godfather. By Ivan Hewett 17 November 2011 • 9:56am ...

Score A cinematic symphony from Nino Rota By Matthew Guerrieri Globe Correspondent,November 29, 2018, 5:04 p.m.

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“Nino Rota’s music is so extraordinary that making a film about it is a simple gesture,” Fasano said in his directors’ statement. “You just have to make room for the music: this ...