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Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone · 2004 · Track 11
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Duración3:21
ÁlbumYo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
Año2004
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The main theme of *Once Upon a Time in the West*, part of the Sergio Leone Suite, is a piece that transports you directly to the vastness of a desert landscape. Its sound evokes images of infinite horizons and solitary characters, characteristics that became a hallmark of the collaborations between Ennio Morricone and Sergio Leone. The piece's duration, 3:21, is enough to immerse you in its atmosphere without losing the thread.
The creation of this piece was handled by Ennio Morricone, who also took on the role of producer. The recording featured the work of engineers Damiano Antinori and Fabio Venturi. Morricone, born in Rome in 1928, dedicated himself to composing music for over 500 films and television series throughout his career. His work spanned various genres, leaving its mark on films such as the Spaghetti westerns alongside his colleague Sergio Leone, including titles like *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 compositions for *Days of Heaven*, *The Mission*, and *Cinema Paradiso* are also recognized.