Ennio Morricone
- Born:
- November 10, 1928, Rome, Italy
- Died:
- July 6, 2020, Rome, Italy
- Nationality:
- Italian
- Profession(s):
- Composer, Orchestrator, Conductor, Trumpeter
Early Life and Education
- Began composing at age 6.
- Entered the Santa Cecilia Conservatory at age 12.
- Initially studied trumpet, graduating in 1946.
- Later studied composition with Goffredo Petrassi, graduating in 1954.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career as a session musician and arranger for RAI (Italian Radio).
- Arranged songs for artists such as Mario Lanza and Paul Anka.
- Gained international recognition for his film scores, particularly in the Spaghetti Western genre.
- Composed over 500 scores for film and television.
- Won an honorary Academy Award in 2007 for his lifetime contributions to film music.
- Won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2016 for his work on Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight.
- Composed in a variety of genres, including classical, pop, and avant-garde music.
Notable Works
| Year | Film Title |
|---|---|
| 1964 | A Fistful of Dollars |
| 1965 | For a Few Dollars More |
| 1966 | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly |
| 1968 | Once Upon a Time in the West |
| 1971 | Duck, You Sucker! |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America |
| 1986 | The Mission |
| 2015 | The Hateful Eight |
Legacy and Impact
Ennio Morricone is considered one of the most influential and prolific film composers of all time. His innovative use of instrumentation, unconventional melodies, and incorporation of non-traditional sounds revolutionized film scoring and continues to inspire composers across various genres. Many seek out information regarding a possible "biography ennio morricone the funeral sheet music", a testament to his impact even in the area of sheet music availability.