Explore the life and works of Nino Rota, the Italian composer celebrated for both his iconic film scores and his classical music. Discover his collaborations with legendary directors, his opera The Florentine Straw Hat, and his distinctive gift for blending nostalgia, optimism, and humor in his music.

Chapters
0:20 Introduction
1:02 Biographical Facts
1:58 Italian Hollywood
4:05 Rota and Opera
9:14 Rota vs. Rózsa
10:44 Concerto for Strings
12:53 Harp Concerto
13:59 The Orchestra Rehearsal
15:40 Listen to Nino Rota!
16:26 Conclusion
16:50 Il Gattopardo

Featured Recordings

1. C5466 – Nino Rota: The Florentine Straw Hat
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2. C5494 – Nino Rota: Concert Music
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3. C5246 – Nino Rota: Il Gattopardo
   Listen now: https://Naxos.lnk.to/C5246ID

Featured Artists
Tetiana Miyus: https://tetianamiyus.com/
Piotr Buszewski: https://www.instagram.com/piotrbuszewski
Daniele Squeo: https://www.danielesqueo.com/home/
Opera Graz: https://oper-graz.buehnen-graz.com/
WDR Funkhausorchester: https://www1.wdr.de/orchester-und-chor/funkhausorchester/index.html
Felix Bender: https://www.felixbender.com/home
Esther Peristerakis: https://www.instagram.com/esther.peristerakis/

Recommended Persons
Miklós Rózsa
Federico Fellini
Luchino Visconti

With Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)

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