On Saturday, June 18, 2005, the Royal Castle of Moncalieri hosted an evening dedicated to the "happy marriage between great directors and great composers." This edition of "Musiche da Film" (Film Music) explored how music is not a mere commentary but a vital force capable of shaping collective dreams and memories through historical collaborations that defined cinema history.
The Creative Partnership: From Leone to Fellini
The A.GI.MUS. Rhythm-Symphonic Orchestra of Moncalieri, conducted by Maestro Giancarlo Gazzani, led the audience on a journey through Ennio Morricone’s scores for Sergio Leone (Once Upon a Time in the West, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) and Nino Rota’s for Federico Fellini (Amarcord, 8 1/2). Alongside the orchestra, the participation of accordionist Ugo Viola, the Phonèiron and Eufonè Choirs, and the voices of Laura Ghirardi, Carola Cora, Alessandro Cora, and Andrea Casamento made the event a total symphonic experience. The evening was hosted by Emanuela Folliero and Ciro Imparato.
Contemporary Focus: The Theme from "31"
In addition to the great classics, the 2005 edition gave a voice to the new generation of authors. A moment of significant artistic interest was the performance of the original theme composed by Andrea Ravizza for the short film 31 by director M. Dejoie. This inclusion highlights Ravizza's vision of a constantly evolving "sonic ecosystem," where the symphonic tradition of the past dialogues with new cinematic creativity.
The Evening Program
The setlist proposed a comparison between giants of music and new works:
- First Half: A Fistful of Dollars and Duck, You Sucker! (E. Morricone); Flight to Neverland from Hook (J. Williams); Theme from "31" (A. Ravizza); All By Myself from Bridget Jones's Diary; Medley from Amarcord and 8 1/2 (N. Rota).
- Second Half: The Mask of Zorro (J. Horner); The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West (E. Morricone); Rupert's Magical Christmas (A. Tosi).
In collaboration with: Pro Loco Moncalieri and the City of Moncalieri.