On Saturday, June 17, 2006, the Royal Castle of Moncalieri hosted a special evening dedicated to the "happy marriage between Literature, Images, and Sounds." In a year celebrating the world of books, this edition of Film Music paid tribute to great writers whose novels became masterpieces of the seventh art, while also exploring the dynamic world of the musical.
Words Turning into Notes: Cinema and Literature
The A.GI.MUS. Rhythm-Symphonic Orchestra of Moncalieri, conducted by Maestro Giancarlo Gazzani, served as the backbone of a narrative that blended the depth of the written page with the brilliance of visual storytelling. Andrea Ravizza's arrangements breathed new life into themes from iconic literary works, such as Tomasi di Lampedusa's The Leopard or Alessandro Baricco's Novecento. The extraordinary participation of the Sunshine Gospel Choir, directed by Alex Negro, introduced a fresh vocal energy, merging with the orchestral mass into a powerful and layered sonic ecosystem.
From the Stage to the Big Screen
The evening, hosted and performed by Ciro Imparato, also delved into the territory of musicals that conquered the cinema. The voices of Carola Cora and Alessandro Cora, together with Ugo Viola's accordion and performances by tango dancers Sarita Goyas and Ricardo Labriola, made the show a multi-sensory experience, highlighting the link between literary thought and musical invention.
The Evening Program
The setlist proposed a journey through great classics and modern hits:
- First Half: Medley from The Phantom of the Opera (A. Lloyd Webber); The Legend of 1900 (E. Morricone); Por una Cabeza from Scent of a Woman (C. Gardel); Theme from The Second Wedding Night (G. Chiaramello); Cantando con le lacrime agli occhi; Highlights from Evita.
- Second Half: Medley from Les Misérables (C.M. Schönberg); Theme from The Leopard (G. Verdi - arr. A. Ravizza); Memory from Cats; Oblivion from Enrico IV (A. Piazzolla); Medley from Chicago.
In collaboration with: Pro Loco Moncalieri and the City of Moncalieri.
