Mattinata (Leoncavallo) Mattinata (Leoncavallo) "Do not confuse with songs of the same name by Ottorino Respighi and Paolo Tosti." Mattinata (; English: "Morning") was the first song ever written expressly for the Gramophone Company (the present day HMV). Composed by Ruggero Leoncavallo in 1904, this song was dedicated to Enrico Caruso, who was the first to record it in 1904 with the composer at the piano. Ever since, this piece has become a concert favourite. More than a half-century later this song was recorded by Italian-born tenor Sergio Franchi on his American-debut album, "Romantic Italian Songs" (RCA Victor Red Seal, 1962). In
Damiano Caruso France., and has ridden the race in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. In August 2018 announced that Caruso would join them from 2019 on a two-year contract, with a continued focus on riding as a domestique in Grand Tours and to take opportunities as a team leader in some shorter stage races. <del> </del> Damiano Caruso Damiano Caruso (born 12 October 1987) is an Italian professional road bicycle racer who rides for UCI ProTeam . Caruso was also the 2008 under-23 Italian national champion for the road race. Born in Ragusa, Sicily, Caruso has competed as a professional since the