25 Facts About Pippo Barzizza

Pippo Barzizza became famous in the 1930s and 1940s, at the beginning with Blue Star Orchestra and then with Orchestra Cetra.

Pippo Barzizza was born in Genova, 15 May 1902, to Luigi and Fortunata Battaglieri.

Pippo Barzizza listened to his father's phonographic cylinders, creating a passion for classical and symphonic music.

Pippo Barzizza became skilled in mathematics and decided to follow mathematical studies, graduating as an engineer.

Pippo Barzizza emphasized the piano until about 1933, followed by the violin, banjo and the trumpet section.

Pippo Barzizza copied many records, sections, and he improved his skills as an arranger.

Pippo Barzizza taught Sid the basics as arranger, and he gave saxophone lessons, including the pizzicato technique.

Pippo Barzizza began working as an arranger, and in 1925 after a short period at Carminati, his first line up was for Blue Star.

Pippo Barzizza played nine instruments and selected the members of his orchestra with a simple rule: each member must play at least three instruments, read music and play a wide list of songs from memory.

Pippo Barzizza purchased a flat for his parents in Pegli and a Fiat 507 Torpedo.

Pippo Barzizza worked with the labels Fonit, Columbia, La Voce del Padrone, Odeon, Brunswick and Fonotipia.

Pippo Barzizza remained highly active, performing concerts for EIAR, and touring.

Pippo Barzizza's venues included "Red and Black", a broadcast conducted by Corrado.

In 1954 Pippo Barzizza moved to London and Paris to study new recording techniques.

Pippo Barzizza won the international "The Song Award", as best Italian orchestra.

Pippo Barzizza attempted to leav RAI on 15 March 1955, after another dispute, but was unable to break his contract.

Pippo Barzizza moved back to Sanremo, but continued working and traveling.

Pippo Barzizza's father died 21 December 1959 while on 3 June 1960, Isa's husband, Carlo Alberto Chiesa, died in a car crash.

Pippo Barzizza's office became a recording studio, employing five multitrack mixers, eight keyboards, a drum machine and a looper.

Pippo Barzizza appeared on television with Mike Bongiorno ; in 1984 with Renzo Arbore where he conducted two pieces.

Pippo Barzizza died at the age of 92 on 4 April 1994.

In 1936 Pippo Barzizza signed with broadcaster EIAR to conduct Cetra Orchestra, inherited by Claude Bampton.

In 1951 Pippo Barzizza moved to Rome; the Cetra Orchestra disbanded, leading to the Modern Orchestra, with 56 members.

Pippo Barzizza conducted almost fifty-four successful broadcasts, like "Red and Black".

In 1936 Pippo Barzizza composed and arranged a piece for Orchestra: "Marilena", and it will become their theme song.