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Italian composer, violinist, and conductor renowned for his enduring composition 'Csárdás', a staple of virtuoso repertoire.Born in Naples, Monti studied violin and composition at the Conservatorio di San Pietro a Majella. He performed as a theatre conductor in Paris and composed ballets/operettas, though only 'Csárdás' (1904) achieved global fame. He died in his birthplace at age 54....