Inside Morricone represents a fundamentally different approach to celebrating one of cinema’s greatest composers. Where conventional tribute concerts often reduce the Maestro’s profound musical language to mere background accompaniment, our production places his compositional genius at the very heart of the theatrical experience.
The challenge was never simply to perform Morricone’s music—it was to pay homage to him in a way that reveals new emotional depths while respecting the integrity of his original vision. Through meticulous arrangements created specifically for this production and the participation of artists who collaborated directly with Ennio Morricone, we offer audiences something truly rare: an authentic continuation of his artistic legacy.
This production was awarded the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic in 2017—a recognition reserved for cultural initiatives of exceptional merit and national significance.
The concert follows a carefully constructed dramatic structure, guided by Maestro Andrea Albertini, who not only conducts but also tells the stories behind these immortal compositions. Each piece is contextualized within the trajectory of Morricone’s career, revealing the creative circumstances and human stories that shaped these musical masterpieces.
Our special guest, soprano Susanna Rigacci, brings an unparalleled authenticity to the performance. As a historic voice of Ennio Morricone’s concert tours, her interpretations bear the direct imprint of the Maestro’s artistic direction. This connection to the original source is irreplaceable and impossible to replicate.
The Ensemble Le Muse—an elite all-female orchestra that represented Italian musical excellence at the inauguration of the Italian Presidency of the EU—performs arrangements created specifically for this production. Their virtuosity and sensitivity to Morricone’s musical language guarantee performances of the highest caliber.
In 2017, Inside Morricone received the extraordinary distinction of the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic—an honor reserved for cultural initiatives of exceptional merit and national significance. This recognition was conferred during a prestigious concert at the Mohamed V Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, where the production represented Italian cultural excellence on the international stage.
The Ensemble Le Muse has similarly been chosen to represent Italy at moments of the highest diplomatic and cultural significance, including the inauguration of the Italian Presidency of the European Union with concerts in Ankara and Istanbul, and at the Italian Pavilion during EXPO Milan 2015.
These institutional recognitions reflect not only the artistic quality of the production but also its ability to serve as a vehicle for cultural diplomacy—making it particularly suited to international festivals, cultural exchanges, and prestigious programming contexts.
A carefully curated selection that spans the full breadth of Morricone’s unparalleled career, from the groundbreaking Spaghetti Western scores that redefined film music to the luminous later works that earned him Academy recognition.
The revolutionary soundtracks that transformed cinema and established Morricone as a visionary composer
1964 · Directed by Sergio Leone
1966 · Directed by Sergio Leone
1968 · Directed by Sergio Leone
1971 · Directed by Sergio Leone
1984 · Directed by Sergio Leone
Masterpieces that have consolidated Morricone’s place among the greatest composers of the twentieth century
1970 · Directed by Elio Petri
1971 · Directed by Giuliano Montaldo
1986 · Directed by Roland Joffé
1988 · Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
Revealing lesser-known facets of Morricone’s extraordinary creative range
2016 · Directed by Quentin Tarantino · Academy Award
Original song · Made famous by Mina
From Sacco and Vanzetti · Joan Baez
Conducted by Maestro Andrea Albertini
