Manuel De Sica

Manuel De Sica (1949-2014) carried forward his family's legendary artistic legacy with his own flair for cinematic storytelling through music. As the son of iconic Italian director Vittorio De Sica (known for neorealist classics like *Bicycle Thieves*), Manuel became a celebrated composer himself, crafting lush orchestral scores for over 100 films. His work blended classical sophistication with playful accessibility, whether accompanying comedies like *Una botta di vita* or adding emotional depth to dramas like *Camorra*.

Beyond film scores, De Sica's concert pieces like his poignant *Violin Concerto* (featured in *In Memoriam*) showcased his versatility. Though deeply connected to Italian cinema's golden age, his music maintained a timeless quality – the kind that makes you feel like you're hearing a familiar friend, even on first listen. These soundtracks and recordings reveal why he remained one of Italy's most sought-after composers until his passing in 2014.

Genres

Italian Singer-songwriter

Pop

Classical

Jazz

Contemporary Classical

Soundtrack

Neoclassical

Film Music

Orchestral Music

Cinematic Music

Related Artists

Ennio Morricone

Armando Trovajoli

Stelvio Cipriani

Piero Piccioni

Nino Rota

Riz Ortolani

Nicola Piovani

Piero Umiliani

Carlo Rustichelli

Bruno Nicolai

Pino Donaggio

Luis Bacalov

Latest Release

Sono fotogenico (Original Soundtrack)

Manuel De Sica

Album - 13 Tracks - Released January 5, 2024