Alberto Semprini

Alberto Semprini (Bath, March 27, 1908 - † Brixham, January 19, 1990) was an English pianist and conductor, to Italian parents, naturalized Italian. Graduated in piano and composition at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in MIlan, began his career in pop music in 1934, with some jazz concerts. Shortly after, with his colleague Bormioli creates a piano duo specializing in modern rhythms, and holds a long series of shows in Italian and foreign theaters. In 1938 is taken at the Radio as director of a rhythm-symphony orchestra; and inaugurates the series of famous "Concerts Cora".
Participated four times in the Sanremo Festival: in the years 1954, 1955, 1957 and 1958. Arranger of the original Domenico Modugno version of 'Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare' in 1958.