Ennio Morricone & Bernard Herrmann: The Most Dangerous Concert Ever – The Morricone Duel | Blu-ray

Product Information

UPC: 880242648846
Catalog Number: 2064884
Product Type: Blu-ray (Live Concert)
Genre: Film Music, Orchestral, Western & Crime Soundtracks
Language: Instrumental (English vocal performances)
Format: 1080p Full HD (16:9)
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, PCM Stereo
Region Code: A/B/C (Region-Free)
Run Time: 75 minutes
Recording Venue: DR Concert Hall, Copenhagen
Release Year: 2018
Conductor: Sarah Hicks
Featured Artists:

• Tuva Semmingsen (mezzo-soprano)
• Christine Nonbo Andersen (soprano)
• Hans Ulrik (saxophone)
• Mads Kjolby (guitars)

Overview

Experience "The Most Dangerous Concert Ever", a thrilling orchestral duel celebrating the iconic film music of Ennio Morricone, Bernard Herrmann, Nino Rota, and Sonny Bono.

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sarah Hicks, brings to life the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone, the mafia epics of Coppola, and the tense neo-noir of Scorsese & Tarantino. From The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to Taxi Driver and The Godfather, this concert is a must-have for film score enthusiasts.

Concert Highlights

Full Track Listing

Ennio Morricone

1. The Big Gundown (1966)
2. A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
3. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
4. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
5. Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
6. The Sicilian Clan (1969)
7. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
8. The Hateful Eight (2015)
9. The Untouchables (1987)

Bernard Herrmann

1. Taxi Driver (1976)

Sonny Bono

1. Kill Bill: Twisted Nerve (Whistle Theme) (2003)

Nino Rota

1. The Godfather Theme (1972-1974)

Standout Performances

• "Ecstasy of Gold" & "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" – Morricone’s Western mastery in full orchestral glory.
• "The Godfather Waltz" – Nino Rota’s haunting mafia theme.
• "Taxi Driver Suite" – Bernard Herrmann’s jazz-noir intensity.
• "Twisted Nerve" (Kill Bill Whistle Theme) – Sonny Bono’s eerie, minimalist motif.

Product Features

• Video: 1080p Full HD (16:9) – Cinematic stage lighting & close-ups
• Audio:Bonus Features: None (Pure concert experience)
  • DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – Immersive surround sound
  • PCM Stereo – High-fidelity clarity
• Subtitles: None (Primarily instrumental)

Interesting Facts

A Rare Orchestral Showdown

• This concert juxtaposes Morricone’s sweeping melodies with Herrmann’s psychological tension.
• Features Tuva Semmingsen’s haunting vocals on Once Upon a Time in America.

Tarantino’s Favorite Composers

• Many tracks (The Hateful Eight, Kill Bill, Inglourious Basterds) were reused by Tarantino as homages.
• Morricone’s The Sicilian Clan was sampled in Kill Bill Vol. 2.

Danish National Symphony’s Film Music Legacy

• Known for daring orchestral reinterpretations of movie scores.
• Sarah Hicks’ dynamic conducting adds new energy to classic themes.

Publishers & Licensing

Produced by DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) & EuroArts Music International (2018).
For private home use only. Public performances prohibited.

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