Maurizio Fabrizio (born 16 March 1952) is an Italian composer, conductor, arranger, producer, musician and singer-songwriter.
Life and career
Born in
Milan
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, after studying at the conservatory in 1969 Fabrizio became a member of the
La Scala
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orchestra as a percussionist under the direction of
Claudio Abbado
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. In 1970 he formed a musical duo with his brother Popi, Maurizio e Fabrizio, recording several singles and entering the main competition at the 21st edition of the
Sanremo Music Festival
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.
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, and also began collaborating as composer and arranger with other artists including
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and
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His collaborations include
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Fabrizio also composed music for several stage musicals.
Discogs
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