Telling the world of soundtracks through its protagonists, revealing the magic and great work behind the score, living a unique cinematic experience with an orchestra of more than 80 elements that provides live soundtracks – for the first time in Italy – for the feature film “O Bugs Bunny and the first chapter Pirates of the Caribbean, the saga that made Jack Sparrow one of the genre’s most beloved names. Signed by Warner Bros and Disney respectively, the two iconic and world-famous titles are set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the entertainment giants together and at the right pace.
This is what the second edition means Rome Film and Music Festivalthe first international event in Italy dedicated to soundtracks and their characters, which returns to the capital. from September 30 to October 8. Four days dedicated to live sound cinema and four days of in-depth analysis with workshops and meetings, ending on October 8th with a surprise final party.
This year two locations were chosen: Audience Conciliazione and Forum Studios, the legendary recording studios in Piazza Euclid, founded by Ennio Morricone, Armando Trovagioli, Piero Piccioni and Luis Bacalov. A prestigious cultural center that has seen directors such as Oliver Stone and Pedro Almodóvar pass through during the festival, which is exclusively open to the public.
The event will open with a big family party “Bugs Bunny in the Symphony Orchestra” at the Auditorium della Conciliazione on Saturday 30 September (15:00 and 19:00) and Sunday 1 October (15:00): the European premiere, which will take place in Italy after a sold-out tour . the world for three decades in the most prestigious concert halls, from the New York Philharmonic to the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Philharmonic. Daffy Duck, Sylvester and Tweety are the eternal protagonists of this show, which has managed to captivate both children and adults everywhere, preceded by a party (starting an hour before the show) with artists, Looney Tunes characters and the extraordinary participation of the orchestra master, who will “play music” with little guests.
Johnny Depp’s team touches down in Italy for the first time on Friday 6 October (8.30pm) and Saturday 7 October (two performances at 3pm and 8.30pm) with Pirates of the Caribbean. The Curse of the Black Pearl – Concert. Twenty years after his film debut, here’s the chance to relive – like you’ve never heard before – the unforgettable theme songs composed by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer. The spectacular visual content of feature films will be scored live by the Italian Cinema Orchestra: more than 80 elements in the hall will reproduce the film soundtracks in perfect synchronization with the images. They are led by two exceptional sticks on the podium: Maestro George Dougherty for the most cunning rabbit in cartoons (Emmy, won in 1996 and a collection of 5 other nominations) and Maestro Ludwig Wiki, a true authority on the genre, for the craziest pirates. big screen.
On Sunday 1 October (20:30) it will be the turn of The Wonderful World of John Williams: a concert that tells the creative adventures of the giant who was able to win five Oscars and whose name in cinema is second only to Walt Disney. From star Wars To Hook. Captain Hookfrom Schindler’s list To Draculabefore Memoirs of a Geisha, Sabrina, Jane Eyrehis masterpieces will be reinterpreted in a very gentle sonic tonality for a chamber concert where flute, piano and cello intertwine in new sonic textures.
From Monday 2 to Thursday 5 October, there will be four special days dedicated to the main characters of the soundtracks, which will be at the heart of the festival. Master classes, concerts and meetings with the participation of, among others: Stefano Lentini: composer of music for the television series. Sea outside with a concert lesson featuring original soundtrack performers: pianist Gilda Butta and the children’s choir “I Piccoli Cantori di Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto”; maestro George Dougherty, conductor, producer and creator of Bugs Bunny in the Symphony Project; Robert Townson is one of the most famous soundtrack producers in the world and founder of the Varèse Sarabande label, specializing in film music; Massimo Privitera, director of the first and only official Italian magazine “Music for Images” ColonneSonore.net; Fabrizio Mancinelli, television and film composer and conductor with ties to Los Angeles; ACMF (Association of Film Music Composers); ECSA (European Composers and Songwriters Alliance). A special tribute to Ennio Morricone (one of the founders of the studios hosting the festival) will take place on Wednesday, October 4, at the “ENNIO” evening at Ennio’s house, which includes a screening of the film of the same name by Giuseppe Tornatore in Studio A, where the maestro has been recording his music for more than half a century. ù
The festival, under the artistic direction of Marco Patrignani, conceived and produced by Forum Studios, is created under the patronage and assistance of the Ministry of Culture – Directorate General of Cinematography and Audiovisual and under the auspices of the Presidency of the Commission for Culture of the Chamber of Deputies; Patronage: Department of Major Events, Sports, Tourism and Fashion of the Municipality of Rome; Nuovo Imaie i Anek; in collaboration with ACMF (Association of Film Music Composers).