Gianluigi Gelmetti, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra - Nino Rota: Film Music: Guerra e Pace, Il Gattopardo, La Strada, Waterloo (2002)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 232 Mb | Total time: 59:32 | Scans included
Classical | Label: EMI Classics | # 7243 5 74986 2 3 | Recorded: 1991
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 232 Mb | Total time: 59:32 | Scans included
Classical | Label: EMI Classics | # 7243 5 74986 2 3 | Recorded: 1991
This is a fine selection of Nino Rota's film scores , with 'La Strada' and 'Il Gattopardo'. The 'La Strada' is , in fact, a seven movement suite from the ballet which Rota adapted for the stage using his filmscore. Rota's ability to both supply big tunes and provide ironic comment in his scores is in evidence here. Gianluigi Gelmetti gets big, bold playing from his Monte Carlo orchestra. He gets committed playing that suits the pieces here, especially the splendid 'Il Gattopardo'. The sound is warm and big scale, particularly for the 'Waterloo' and 'War and Peace' items.