Ennio Morricone. Professional

Ennio Morricone. Professional invites you to a grandiose musical journey where the most iconic melodies of Italian film music—crafted by the legendary Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, and other cinematic geniuses—are re‑imagined for the stage. In this spectacular concert, the evocative themes that have graced the silver screen—from Ennio Morricone’s heartfelt “Malena” and “Once Upon a Time in America” to Nino Rota’s wistful “A Time for Us” from *Romeo & Juliet*—swell in a chorus of power and tenderness. Together with the virtuoso pianist Stanislav Chigadayev, the chamber choir, and a symphony orchestra conducted by Maxim Alekseev, the music transcends its cinematic origins, delivering a timeless, emotionally compelling experience. The programme is divided into two immersive compartments. The first showcases Morricone’s “Cinema Paradiso”, “Mille Echi” of *Octopus*, the unforgettable “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” suite, and the stirring “Le Vent, Le Cri” from *The Professional*, interwoven with Rota’s “Godfather” suite and Mancini’s “Peter Gunn”. The second compartment dazzles with Rota’s classic “Mia Malincolia” from *Amarcord*, Morricone’s “Gabriel’s Oboe” from *The Mission*, “Chi Mai” and “Peter Gunn” and the iconic “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” again, underscored by the dynamic “Malena” and the soaring “Chi Mai” theme. Award‑winning composers—Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy recipients—join hands with world‑renowned musicians: Stanislav Chigadayev, one of St. Peterburg’s most sought‑after pianists, and Maxim Alekseev, the chief conductor of the Governor’s Symphony Orchestra of St. Peterburg. Their combined artistry promises unforgettable emotions of warmth, romance, and cinematic grandeur. For details and tickets, visit the concert’s official page.