Pietro "Piero" Soffici (28 July 1920 – 4 May 2004) was an Italian composer, arranger and conductor. == Life and career == Born in Rovinj, at the time part of the Kingdom of Italy with the name Rovigno, Soffici graduated from the conservatory in violin, harmony and composition. After serving as bandleader in ballrooms and as member of several radio orchestras, in the 1950s he formed his own orchestra. Known for his compositional eclecticism, Soffici composed many hits, including Mina's... [more on Wikipedia]