Federico Mondelci I Virtuosi Italiani: Fantasy Cinema, Tribute to Ennio Morricone
Verona, Teatro Ristori
About the Event
Immerse yourself in the stunning architecture of Verona's breathtaking Teatro Ristori for the ultimate concert set to awake your understanding of classical cinema music.
Music by E. Morricone, M. Nyman, N. Piovani, A. Piazzolla
An unmissable and enthralling journey through the art of cinema via the soundtracks that have contributed to making them immortal masterpieces. Together they pay homage to one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century: Ennio Morricone. The “Maestro” has not only two Oscars, but also three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, six BAFTAs, ten David di Donatello awards, eleven Nastri d'Argento awards, two European Film Awards, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and a Polar Music Prize, and has sold over 70 million records worldwide. His compositions have fascinated entire generations and spanned various musical genres, making him the most important soundtrack composer of all time.
An evening of musical suggestions and cinematic atmospheres with Federico Mondelci as director and saxophone soloist. Soloist, chamber musician, teacher and conductor, Mondelci is one of the most appreciated performers on the international scene. His career has led him to perform with prestigious orchestras such as the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the BBC Philharmonic. Great 20th century composers, from Nono to Kancheli, from Glass to Sciarrino, have composed pieces for him and dedicated pieces to him.
Artists
| Orchestra: | I Virtuosi Italiani The ensemble I Virtuosi Italiani came together in 1989 and is one of the most active and qualified formations in the international artistic panorama. They have performed in the most important theatres and main Italian and foreign music associations, collaborating with the most famous soloists and conductors from all over the world. Their recording activity is also notable with more than 100 CDs produced for the major record companies with more than 400,000 records sold throughout the world, obtaining prestigious awards from the most important European magazines. Versatility distinguishes the philosophy of the group, together with the interest they have always shown for borderline repertoire, a meaningful itinerary the Virtuosi Italiani have followed to the highest levels, collaborating with artists of the calibre of G.Allevi, F. Battiato, G.Bregovic, U.Craine, C.Corea, L.Einaujdi, P. Fresu, M.Nyuman and C.Picco. |
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| Conductor: | Federico Mondelci |
Address
Teatro Ristori, Via Teatro Ristori, 7, Verona, Italy — Google Maps
