Király Levente - A Maestro - Ennio Morricone

The Maestro - that's simply how Ennio Morricone was called in the profession, who in his homeland is not only the pride of Italy, but also the composer of the century. His masterpieces composed for hundreds of films still resonate in people's ears today. Most of his music outgrew the films, took on an independent life, and became the leader of hit and record lists. The Maestro's talent, which knows no genre limits, was shown in comedy, drama, and crime just as much as in science fiction, horror, or war stories. Without a doubt, Morricone was an unavoidable figure in the film world: he voiced what was manifested on the film in musical notes, and even with musical effects he often improved the possible shortcomings of either the script or the visual presentation. That is why he became the Maestro, whose work was honored with an Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. In truth, however, he was not the least bit interested in glory. The extremely modest musician was swept away by all praise. He was an infinitely humble man who dedicated his whole life to composing for the entertainment of the public.

Through interesting stories, the book presents the boy who was considered a prodigy at school after learning music at the age of six. Ennio - who actually wanted to be a doctor - often played the trumpet in night bars to support his poor family. During the war, it often happened that they had nothing to eat. Initially working under the pseudonyms Dan Savio and Leo Nichols, the composer believed that his music came from a mysterious, extraterrestrial world. We follow this world in order to learn the secrets of the composer of the century and also to decipher why the world-famous Italian composer, who loved the Hungarians in an extraordinary way, said: "My heart belongs to Budapest!"

Király Levente Kamera Hungária and San Gennaro award-winning journalist, director, editor. Among other things, he worked in the editorial offices of Ablak, Évgyűkók, Napi Mozaik, Napali, Híradó, Múltkor, Fatestársak, Jelfogó, Jónak lenni ga, but he also tried his hand at scientific, cultural, and even sports programs. He also met Arnold Schwarzenegger, interviewed Bud Spencer, Terence Hill, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Claudia Cardinale. He is currently the editor-in-chief of MTVA's Main Projects Directorate and a reporter for Kossuth Rádió.