Mantovani
- MatchMantovani
- 100%Franck Pourcel
- 73%Percy Faith
- 70%Jackie Gleason
- 70%Ray Conniff
- 63%101 Strings Orchestra
- 61%Bert Kaempfert
- 61%James Last
- 56%Roger Williams
- 53%Billy Vaughn
- 47%Roger Whittaker
Biography
Annunzio Paolo Mantovani, 15 November 1905, Venice, Italy, d. 30 March 1980, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. A violinist, pianist, musical director, conductor, composer and arranger, Mantovani was one of the most successful orchestra leaders and album sellers in the history of popular music. His father was principal violinist at La Scala, Milan, under Arturo Toscanini, and also served under Mascagni, Richter and Saint-Saens, and subsequently, led the Covent Garden Orchestra. It is said that... Read more