Farewell Moscow (From “Farewell Moscow”)

The musical piece Farewell Moscow, with a duration of 4 minutes and 51 seconds, evokes a particular atmosphere that resonates with the listener. Its creation is attributed to Ennio Morricone, a prolific Italian composer born in Rome in 1928. The work is part of a larger project, Farewell Moscow, from which it takes its name.

The career of Ennio Morricone is vast, having shaped the music for over 500 film and television productions. His talent spanned various genres, creating symphonic and choral pieces that enriched numerous films. An important chapter of his career was marked by his collaboration with Sergio Leone, for whom he composed soundtracks for Spaghetti western films. Among these are titles such as A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), and Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). His versatility was also evident in works for Days of Heaven, The Mission, and Cinema Paradiso, compositions recognized for their quality.