Ennio Morricone scored over 500 films during his lifetime
Can a film composer be considered among the GOATs of classical tradition? In 2020, John Zorn made just such an argument, comparing the first five notes of the ‘coyote call’ from! – that open Beethoven’s fifth symphony. It’s a daring thought that underlines a central theme ofMorricone died in 2020 at the age of 91, leaving behind a peerless legacy of scores for more than 500 films.
Morricone grew up in working-class Trastevere, Rome, the son of a trumpet player father and a mum who worked as a textile manufacturer. He initially wanted to be a doctor, but his dad insisted he take up music and sent him to the Saint Cecilia Conservatory, where he was regarded disdainfully by his upper-crust classmates.
At Saint Cecilia he came under the tutelage of Goffredo Petrassi, a renowned composer in the neoclassical style who Morricone admired greatly. Petrassi recognised Morricone’s talent, but professed a haughty disregard for film music that led the young composer to record many of his earliest efforts under a pseudonym, Don Savio.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Labor is hoping Anthony Albanese’s Covid diagnosis throws a harsh spotlight on to Scott Morrison | Katharine MurphyWhat happens now is a function of how sick Albanese gets, and whether seeing more of the prime minister works for or against his own campaign
Read more »
Abercrombie & Fitch documentary explained ‘malls’ and it’s making people feel old‘When they had to explain what malls were and why people loved them, a small part of me died’
Read more »
George Michael film Freedom Uncut to tell the 'complete story' of starGeorge Michael documentary Freedom Uncut is to be released as a global cinema event with the film narrated by the late singer and telling the 'complete story' of his life.
Read more »