Two of the greatest names in film history - Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota - are the focus of this concert evening with pianist Mike Kaufmann-Portnikow and Wiener Golden Sound Orchestra.
The world-famous Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone is considered one of the most prolific composers in the history of film music, having written over 500 film scores for cinema and television, creating legendary pieces in the process.
Ennio Morricone, a legend in his field, significantly shaped the genre of the Italo-Western through his collaboration with Sergio Leone. His music for films such as Once Upon, a Time in America, The Mission and Cinema Paradiso was honored with numerous awards, including several Oscars and Golden Globes. ". His compositions for the classic Italian western "Two Glorious Scoundrels", Roland Joffé's drama "Mission" and Giuseppe Tornatore's film "Cinema Paradiso" have become particularly well known.
Nino Rota wrote the unforgettable soundscapes for the films of Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti. His compositions - for The Godfather, La Dolce Vita and Amarcord, for example - are part of the canon of international film music. He has also been awarded the highest prizes, including the Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy.
The program presents selected works from legendary films such as:
- The Professional
- Once upon a time in America
- Cinema Paradiso
- Once upon a Time in Western
- The Legend of the Ocean Pianist
- The Godfather
- Romeo and Juliet
- La Dolce Vita
- Amarcord
- The Nights of Cabiria
- 8 1/2
- Orchestra rehearsal and others.
Mike Kaufmann-Portnikow, internationally active pianist, is known for his charismatic stage presence and his special ability to build emotional bridges between the audience and the music. In this concert, he reinterprets the film music of two immortal composers together with the orchestra - with a large cast, on a large stage.
Fans of this music canexperiencethe unforgettableMorricone`s & Rota`s works live.
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