Nick Acquaviva

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Nick Aquaviva (Nicholas Paul Acquaviva) (April 11, 1925 - October 14, 1998) was an American composer, conductor and string instrumentalist, a student of Serge Koussevitzky and the founder of the New York "Pops" Symphony Orchestra, a 135-member ensemble that selected and performed melodic new works by young composers. He recorded for MGM Records (notably the LP album "Music of Acquaviva", MGM E3226), and his works include "The Cavalier's Ball" and "My Love, My Love", the latter recorded by his wife Joni James which reached Gold Record status at its release. Acquaviva was a resident of Rhode Island.