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Born: November 15, 1905 in Venice, Italy
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: March 30, 1980 in England
Genre: Easy Listening

Biography
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 orche... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
Tango
Presents His Concert Successes
Night in Vienna [Bainbridge]
Mantovani's All Time Christmas Favorites
Mantovani Orchestra [Quality Entertainment]
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