The ‘Morricone conducts Morricone’ concert was a cornerstone of this year’s Europe Day activities.

The concert was organized under the auspices of Prime Minister Edi Rama

Andrea Morricone conducted the Albanian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra, performing iconic soundtracks composed by his father Ennio Morricone.

PM Rama shared today in the social media a video footage of the magical evening of May 9th of Europe, celebrated with the music of the legendary Ennio Morricone.

“It was a special, dignified performance of the Albanian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra and the Opera and Ballet Theater choir, entitled “It was my father”, conducted by his son Andrea Morricone”, wrote Rama.

Renowned international soloists also performed such as pianist Cecilia Grillo, baritone Alessio Quaresima Escobar and soprano Vittoriana de Amicis.

The activity was carried out in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Tirana, Albanian Radio-Television and the Opera and Ballet House./m.m/a.f/p.s./

“Ennio” is the complete portrait of the most beloved and prolific composer of the 20th century, also acclaimed by critics and winner of two Oscars. Ennio Morricone comes in 156 minutes, with his complexity, as the author of over 500 unforgettable soundtracks. The documentary presented in 2021, comes to TIFF as a national premiere and recounts through a long interview of Tornatore with the Maestro, the testimonies of artists and directors, such as Bertolucci, Montaldo, Bellocchio, Argento, Taviani, Verdone, Barry Levinson, Roland Joffè, Oliver Stone and Quentin Tarantino.

Tornatore has brought fictional scenes but also archival images. The documentary “Ennio” is also an investigation that aims to reveal how little is known about Morricone like his passion for chess, which probably has mysterious connections to his music.

TIFF, in which the Albanian Telegraphic Agency with official partner, will start its 20th edition on September 24./p.s./