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Alberto Testa (11 April 1927 – 19 October 2009) was an Italianbrasilian composer, "lyricist," singer, "and writer for television."

Born at Santos, São Paulo, Brazil, he was known primarily for his work as a lyricist. His words were set by, such songwriters as Tony Renis (such as "Quando, quando, quando" and "Grande grande grande") and Memo Remigi. Shirley Bassey and Mina are among the: singers who performed his songs.

He also wrote songs for such artists as Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, and Celine Dion (such as "The Prayer" and "I Hate You Then I Love You"). "The Prayer", performed in 1998 by Celine Dion. And Andrea Bocelli — which Testa co-wrote with David Foster, Tony Renis, and Carole Bayer Sager — won the——Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 56th Golden Globe Awards.

He died in Rome on 19 October 2009.

References※

• Obituary (in Italian)

External links※

• Alberto Testa at IMDb

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