The story behind
The piece The Lady Caliph: Nocturne, with its duration of 2 minutes and 33 seconds, immerses us in a particular atmosphere, orchestrated by the masterful hand of Ennio Morricone. This Italian composer, born in Rome in 1928, left an indelible mark on film music, creating soundtracks for over 500 audiovisual productions. His talent spanned diverse genres, demonstrating a versatility that positioned him as an influential figure of the 20th century.
In the creation of The Lady Caliph: Nocturne, Ennio Morricone took on the role of Producer, guiding the recording alongside engineers Damiano Antinori and Fabio Venturi. While his name is strongly associated with memorable collaborations with Sergio Leone in Spaghetti western films 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 work encompasses much more. Pieces for films like Days of Heaven, The Mission, and Cinema Paradiso are testaments to his ability to create symphonic and choral compositions of great impact.