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
Rick Caruso the couple have four children, Alex, Gregory, Justin, and Gianna. Rick Caruso Rick Joseph Caruso (born January 7, 1959) is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Caruso, an American real-estate company. He has been president of the Los Angeles Police Commission and a member of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Caruso received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Southern California in 1980, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and a law degree from the Pepperdine University School of Law in 1983