ΕNNIO MORRICONE: OSCAR-WINNING MUSIC
May 18 @ 9:00 pm
ENNIO MORRICONE
Italian Female Orchestra LE MUSE#
Special Guest-Soprano /Morricone’s Voice
SUSANNA RIGACCI
Orchestra Conductor
Andrea Albertini
All the greatest hits of the composer of “Cinema Paradiso.” The famous melodies of the great Italian composer and conductor Ennio Morricone in films such as “Cinema Paradiso,” “The Mission,” “A Fistful of Dollars,” “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” “Malena,” “Once Upon a Time in the West,” “Sacco and Vanzetti,” “Once Upon a Time in America” and many more, will be featured in a concert with the Italian women’s orchestra “LE MUSE,” featuring Morricone’s unique diva, Susanna Rigacci, who accompanied him in his concerts for 20 years.
Along with the performance of the most famous soundtracks in cinema history, images and clips from the films of Sergio Leone, Federico Fellini, Giuseppe Tornatore, and Francis Ford Coppola, accompanied by a brief narration about the life and work of Ennio Morricone, creating an unforgettable experience.
Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer and conductor who captivated the world with his music, won two Oscars, three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, two European Film Awards – Golden Lion, and many others, and has sold more than 70 million records worldwide. His compositions have captivated entire generations and cover various musical genres, making him the most important soundtrack composer of all time.
The tribute to his work that will be presented at the Pallas Theater is a tribute to the great composer.
The Le Muse symphony orchestra from Italy consists exclusively of female musicians, most of whom come from the renowned Rondo Veneziano orchestra. Beyond their rich experience in all aspects of classical music, they have a special feel for interpreting the compositions of Ennio Morricone, whose music is widely known for its precision and sensitivity in describing images.
This tribute was first presented in 2016, after Ennio Morricone was awarded an Oscar, and received the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic for this performance as the most representative tribute to the great composer. It has been presented in many countries in Europe, as well as in America and Asia (Los Angeles, Bangkok, San Francisco, New Delhi, Rabat, Mumbai, Toronto, and elsewhere).
The exceptional soprano Daniela Placci holds a special place in the Le Muse Orchestra, which is conducted by pianist, orchestra founder, and conductor Andrea Albertini.