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Italian composer and pianist renowned for synthesizing classical traditions with electronic experimentation.Born in Milan, Cacciapaglia studied composition at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory and electronic music at RAI's Phonology Studio. His career spans avant-garde electronic works, orchestral compositions, film scores, and cross-genre collaborations, establishing him as a pioneer in contemporary fusion music.

• Studied under avant-garde giants Bruno Maderna and Karlheinz Stockhausen, profoundly shaping his experimental approach.
• Founded influential orchestral project Rondò Veneziano in 1979 but left shortly after due to artistic disagreements over its commercial direction.
• Pioneered Italy's electronic music scene with his 1975 debut 'Sonanze,' created using the EMS Synthi 100 at RAI's studio—a rarity at the time.
• Faced criticism from classical purists early in his career for integrating synthesizers with orchestral arrangements, later gaining acclaim for this innovation.
• Composed soundtracks for major Italian films like 'Passione d'Amore' (1981) and international productions including Japanese anime series 'Gankutsuou.'