Let yourself be transported by the powerful and expressive musical themes of some of the world’s greatest films, works by Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone, two of the most famous Italian soundtrack composers. Some of their concert works will also be presented, including the Concerto per Trombone by Rota performed by the Italian trombonist Giuliano Rizzotto.
Thursday, March 14th – 7:30pm
Salle Pierre Mercure
300 Boul. De Maisonneuve E.
Program:
Opera by Nino Rota
Concerto for Archi
- Allegro ben moderato e cantabile
- Allegretto comodo
III. Aria. Andante quasi adagio
- Allegrissimo
Concerto for trombone in do
- Allegro giusto
- Lento, ben ritmato
III. Allegro moderato
Excerpts from the films: Il Padrino et Romeo e Giulietta
Opera by E. Morricone
Exercises for Strings
Excerpts from the films: Cinéma Paradiso, C’era una volta il West, La Califfa e Mission.