Ennio Morricone – Per Un´Immagine Symphonic Film Music

Ennio Morricone – Per Un’Immagine Symphonic Film Music brings one of cinema’s most visionary composers to life in a breathtaking performance by the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the distinguished Dirk Brossé. Joined by the Istanbul Choir under Kübra Şenyaylar, the orchestra is joined by a roster of extraordinary soloists: the soaring soprano voice of Veronika Vitazkova, the haunting tones of the pan flute and sopranino recorder played by Pierre Planas, the lyrical mandolin and guitar of Nurkan Renda, and the electric & acoustic bass of Tunca Olcay. The concert film traverses Morricone’s astounding filmography, featuring iconic themes from *Inglourious Basterds* (2009), *Allons an‑fàn* (1974), *The Mission* (1986), *The Hateful Eight* (2015), *U‑Turn* (1997), *Marco Polo* (1982), and many more. Special sequences highlight the Camera Obscura – Unknown Italian Cinema Suite, with music from *A Pure Formality* (1994), *The Return of Ringo* (1965), *The Fascist* (1961), *The Betrothed* (1989), *Karol* (2005), and *Canone Inverso* (2000); the Cinema of Commitment Suite, featuring *The Battle of Algiers* (1966), *Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion* (1970), and *The Working Class Goes to Heaven* (1971); a solo concert piece, *Ostinato Ricercare Per Un’Immagine* (2010); and the legendary Sergio Leone Suite, including *The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly* (1966), *Once Upon a Time in the West* (1968), and *A Fistful of Dynamite* (1971). The film captures the powerful collaboration between orchestra, choir, and soloists, underlining the unforgettable fusion of cinematic narrative, memory, and sound that Morricone’s music evokes. For an even richer experience, a pre‑concert talk will be presented on 16 June 2026 at the Atatürk Cultural Centre by Yeşim Burul and İlkay Nişancı, titled “A History of Cinema Written in Scores: Ennio Morricone,” in Turkish. Stream the concert film and discover why Ennio Morricone’s music continues to illuminate the world of cinema.