A story of a CD, an Oscar, and 250 concerts around the world

In 2001, at just over 72 years old, Ennio Morricone made a decisive turn in his career—and in his life. He embarked on a worldwide concert tour, conducting his own music live as never before. A few years later, he received the Academy Award, becoming a true global star.

What did this radical change mean for him?

How did the public’s perception of the artist and his music evolve?

In June 2023, the book “We All Love Ennio Morricone” was published in Italy by Luigi Caiola, who managed Morricone from 1997 to 2015. Caiola produced 15 CDs and DVDs and launched the Maestro’s concert career leading up to his 2007 Oscar win.

Among the most successful productions were:

• “Arena Concerto” CD/DVD – documenting Morricone’s debut in live performance

• “We All Love Ennio Morricone” CD – featuring international artists such as:

Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Eumir Deodato, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, Roger Waters, Andrea Bocelli, Yo-Yo Ma, and others.

This project is unique for its use of audio and video materials created or approved by Morricone, including testimonials from artists and managers close to him throughout his life.

The Concert

The performance includes music from Arena Concerto and We All Love Ennio Morricone, with orchestrations and arrangements faithful to the originals. Highlights include:

• Once Upon a Time in the West
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
• Duck, You Sucker
• The Ecstasy of Gold
• The Mission
• Once Upon a Time in America
• Cinema Paradiso
• Metti una sera a cena
• Se Telefonando

The musical performance is interspersed with storytelling by actor Luigi Petrucci and the screening of Ennio Morricone’s final video interview, “My Life, My Music”. The show is enriched by archive footage and private images from Morricone’s life and concerts.

On Stage

Orchestra Sinfonica del Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, conducted by Maestro Ludovico Fulci, and supported by longtime collaborators of the Maestro:

• Susanna Rigacci – vocals
• Paolo Zampini – flute
• Nello Salza – trumpet
• Marco Venturi – French horn
• Massimiliano Costanzi – trombone
• Gianfranco Borrelli – viola
• Marco Massimi – electric bass
• Nicola Costa – electric guitar
• Maurizio Trippitelli – drums & percussion

Project curator: Luigi Caiola

Narrative flashbacks: Luigi Petrucci

Video screening: “My Life, My Music” – Ennio Morricone

Rome Premiere – One-night-only event

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