Mantovani
Italy
Born: 15 November 1905
Died: 29 March 1980
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
Genres: Easy Listening
Styles: Orchestral Pop, Easy Listening, Instrumental Pop, Mood Music, Easy Pop, Classical Pop
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Conductor, composer, violinist, and pianist Mantovani was one of the most popular and prolific easy listening artists of all time. His trademark "cascading strings" (or "tumbling strings") effect gave him an instantly recognizable sound, and his heavy reliance on the string section in general helped map out the blueprint for much of the light orchestral music that followed in his wake. His repertoire did feature original compositions, but was built chiefly on lush adaptations of familiar melodies: TV and movie themes, show tunes, pop hits (chie...
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