Background
Mannino, Franco was born on April 25, 1924 in Palermo, Italy. Son of Francesco and Maria (Parlato) Mannino.
Mannino, Franco was born on April 25, 1924 in Palermo, Italy. Son of Francesco and Maria (Parlato) Mannino.
Artistic director, San Carlo Opera House, Naples, Italy, 1970-1975;
principal conductor, artistic advisor, National Arts Center Orchestra, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from 1982;
guest conductor, United Nations Auditorium, New York City, 1957;
jury member, numerous musical competitions. Elected member music committee SIAE, 1981, nominated vice president music commission, 1988. Honorary chairman Sindacato Nazionale Musicisti, 1983.
Nominated president Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna, 1990.
Nominated Commendatore Ordine al Merito of the Italian Republic, 1993. Nominated Grande Ufficiale dell'Ordine al Merito of the Italian Republic, 1995. Member Santa Cecelia Academy (concillor 1980).