The song “Carnival of Venice” is based on a Neapolitan folk song called “O Mamma, Mamma Cara”. This was composed by Niccolò Paganini an Italian composer and violinist (1782 – 1840). The music with a ...

We note Mardi Gras and the Carnival season with some traditional music from Brazil ... off on the tune "Carnival of Venice." The arrangement is by Canadian composer Charles Cozens.