Oscar Prudente

Italian musician, composer and arranger noted for collaborations with Ivano Fossati and for the 'Stadium' theme used on the RAI broadcast Domenica Sprint.

Reviews and public records note Prudente worked since the 1960s with a wide spectrum of Italian music figures (mentioned: Tenco, Battisti, De André, Bertè, Tozzi, Baccini, Dario Fo). He is credited in reviews as author of the music for "Pensiero Stupendo" (Patty Pravo) in collaboration with Ivano Fossati. The 1973 Poco prima dell'aurora period is referenced; his solo records from 1973–1977 are described in reviews as having limited commercial success, and Donna che vai receives criticism for Prudente's vocal performance despite decent songwriting and musicianship.

Two DeBaser reviews note Prudente's wide-ranging collaborations since the 1960s and his authorship of the 'Stadium' theme used on Domenica Sprint. One review praises the nostalgic, funk/disco-tinged stadium track; another highlights strong songwriting collaborations but criticizes Prudente's vocal delivery on his solo album Donna che vai. Reviews point to important work with Ivano Fossati and references to the 1973 Poco prima dell'aurora period.

For:Fans of Italian 1970s-80s music, collectors, and music-history readers