Tipperary arts centre to host tribute evening to late film composer

A tribute to composer Ennio Morricone will take place in the Source Arts Centre, Thurles, on Saturday, October 5.

“The Ennio Morricone Experience” is a tribute to the late maestro of film music who wrote over 400 film compositions in his lifetime, including the scores for audience favourites “A Fistful of Dollars”, “The Good the Bad and the Ugly”,” Cinema Paradiso”, and “The Mission”.

The ensemble comprises acclaimed solo international artists residing in Ireland.

These include Dundalk locals Annemarie McGahon (viola), Francesca De Nardi (violin), Davide Forti (cello) and Annalisa Monticelli (piano) and Dubliners Katy Kelly (soprano) and Morgan Crowley (tenor).

Ennio Morricone is rightly considered one of the world’s greatest film composers, a legend whose work has reached far beyond the scorched desert-scapes of Almeria (A Few Dollars More) and the tumultuous waters of Iguazu Falls (The Mission).

Much sought after by filmmakers the world over for his matchless versatility and productivity, Morricone’s innovative soundworks and truly exhaustive range of musical styles have complemented practically every conceivable movie genre there is.

Fondly referred to as il maestro by his peers, Morricone is just that: a master of his craft, a true virtuoso, effortlessly interweaving contrasting styles to produce some of the most sublime music of our day.

Featured on RTÈ’s Arena, this ensemble played to a sold-out crowd in the Pavilion Theatre & Castletown House and are touring theatres throughout Ireland until the end of 2024.

Tickets are selling fast for their upcoming tour.

This live concert will highlight prolific film composer masterpieces, bringing the audience on a journey in celebration of the Maestro's great contribution to music and cinema.

Advance tickets for all shows are available online at www.thesourceartscentre.ie

Tickets cost €26.50.