From the Apennines to Hollywood: Dates, Cities & Tickets

From the Apennines to Hollywood is an exhilarating concert film that takes audiences on a musical odyssey from the rustic charms of Italy’s Apennine mountains to the glittering glitz of Hollywood. In this spectacular program, legendary composer John Williams opens with “Olympic Fanfare and Theme,” brilliantly reimagined by arranger Demetrio Bonvecchio. Italian passion comes alive through the “Italian Passion” medley, featuring works by Leoncavallo, Denza, and Capua, again handed to us by Bonvecchio. The triumphant spirit of Italian opera swells with Giuseppe Verdi’s “Triumphal March from Aida,” orchestrated by Gabriele Delfino.

Ennio Morricone brings cinematic magic, first with a “Romantic Medley” from Once Upon A Time in America, The Legend of the Pianist, and Cinema Paradiso, arranged by Bonvecchio, then a stirring “Western Films Medley” from A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More, also by Bonvecchio. The soundtrack continues with John Williams’ “Film Music Medley” presented by Delfino, offering a sweeping tour through his most famous scores.

The concert also features other timeless classics: Vittorio Monti’s “Czardas,” Jerry Herman’s “Hello, Dolly!,” Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky, Zequinha Abreu’s playful “Tico Tico,” Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1,” Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake in Rock,” and the romantic “Granada” by Agustín Lara. Each piece is interwoven with arrangements that keep the music fresh while honoring its roots.

The organisers reserve the right to adapt the song selection and performers, and both the program and performers are subject to change. For full details, schedule, and tickets, visit the “Details & tickets” link.

Embark on this cinematic musical voyage, From the Apennines to Hollywood, and let the music transport you from ancient hills to modern skylines.