Roberto Benzi

Roberto Benzi

Roberto Benzi (born 1937) is a French conductor and former child actor. Roberto Benzi was born on December 12, 1937, in Marseille, France. His parents discovered his musicality when he was very young, and taught him solfège and piano. As a teenager he acted in two films. When he was about ten years old he received instruction from André Cluytens. In 1960, at age 22, he made his first recordings with the Lamoureux Orchestra of works by Liszt, Beethoven, Bizet, Rossini, Respighi, and many more, for the Philips label, all released in the famous Hi-Fi Stereo series. He also made recordings with the Hague Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra. At age 27 he conducted "La Boutique Fantasque" (Rossini) for the Louis de Funes film The Sucker (1965). Benzi was the conductor of the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine from 1973 to 1987. He was the conductor of the Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra in Arnhem, The Netherlands from the 1989/1990 season till 1998. He later conducted orchestras in Russia and Japan. Benzi resides in Paris. He was married to opera singer Jane Rhodes, who died in 2011. Source: Article "Roberto Benzi" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Popularity : 0.568
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1937-12-12
  • Place of Birth : Marseille, Bouches du Rhône, France
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Roberto Benzi Movies

  • 1950
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    Prelude to Glory

    Prelude to Glory

    5 1950 HD

    Roberto, a 10-year-old boy, is drawn to music. An old organist discovers his gifts, and begins his musical education which will lead him to the head...

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  • 1953
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    The Call of Destiny

    The Call of Destiny

    7 1953 HD

    Young conductor Roberto Lombardini has never known his father who is actually a former musician, a failed piano player who has sunk into alcoholism.

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  • 1972
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    Le Grand Échiquier

    Le Grand Échiquier

    8 1972 HD

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  • 1976
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    30 millions d'amis

    30 millions d'amis

    5.8 1976 HD

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  • 1971
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    Samedi soir

    Samedi soir

    6 1971 HD

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