Enrico Cannio
Enrico Cannio (January 10, 1874 – January 30, 1949) was an Italian musician and composer, renowned for his contributions to Neapolitan music. Born and deceased in Naples, Italy, Cannio dedicated his life to music in his hometown. He earned a diploma in piano with the aim of becoming an orchestra conductor. Throughout his career, he worked at three singing schools in Naples and led orchestras at local theaters such as the Eden, the Umberto, and the Trianon.
Cannio was a prolific composer who collaborated with notable artists like Libero Bovio, Ernesto Murolo, and Aniello Califano. His most famous composition, "'O surdato 'nnammurato," with lyrics by Califano, was published in 1915 and remains a beloved classic. Other popular songs by Cannio include "A serenata 'e Pulecenella," "Tarantella luciana," and "Carufanella," which were set to texts by Libero Bovio. His works were widely published by local song publishers, contributing significantly to the cultural fabric of Naples.