Postcards From Italy - Marco Albonetti - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

For his third album for Chandos, the saxophonist Marco Albonetti turns to the rich tradition of film music from his native Italy. Marco writes: ‘Film music has been described as the defining new genre of classical music in the twentieth century. It engages both the ear and the heart of an audience. The masterpieces composed by two Italian film composers in particular, Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone, embody the cultural identity of most Italians and they have become recognised and loved by audiences around the world. The film themes on this album capture the magical combination of romance, melancholy, friendship, and violence. The notes vibrate with such passion that the compositions continue to engage the listener, bringing the work of these great Italian composers to life wherever and whenever it is performed. Film music is meant to be an accompaniment to the action on screen. However, the music of the great Italian composers is so powerful and enduring that these melodies can stand on their own merit, transporting us to another time and place, evoking memories of past experiences or introducing us to new worlds, places which we can only see in our imagination. This album is a tribute to the Italian spirit, to my spirit, expressed through a musical journey: it offers Postcards from Italy.

Tracklist

1. Ennio Morricone: Deborah's Theme
2. Ennio Morricone: Main Theme / Amapola (Once Upon a Time In A
3. Ennio Morricone: Gabriel's Oboe / the Falls (the Mission)
4. Ennio Morricone: Playing Love (the Legend of 1900)
5. Ennio Morricone: Main Theme (Malena)
6. Ennio Morricone: Nostalgia / Looking For You (Nuovo Cinema P
7. Nino Rota: Theme (Amarcord)
8. Nino Rota: Themes (La Dolce Vita)
9. Nino Rota: the Godfather Waltz
10. Nino Rota: Reminiscence of Sicilian Pastorale
11. Nino Rota: Love Theme (the Godfather)
12. Paolo Silvestri: Theme (Controvento)
13. Gato Barbieri: Theme (Last Tango In Paris)

Label: Chandos | Origin: Holland

📌 Italian Music For Film