George Cardini(1913-1992)

Violinist, composer, songwriter ("From the Bottom of My Heart"), and author, educated at the Bologna Conservatory. He won a national violin contest in Italy, came to the United States in 1937, and performed in concerts at Town Hall, New York and throughout the United States. He also had a local television program in Roanoke, Virginia. Joining ASCAP in 1959, he collaborated musically with Danny Di Minno, and his other popular-song compositions include "Roma Di Notte", "Violins Playing Pianissimo", and "Still in Love". His classical works include "The Cool Seagull".