Ennio Morricone - Morricone for Cello and Orchestra (Friedrich Kleinhapl)

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Composer: Ennio Morricone

1. Speranze di libertà
2. Nascita di una città
3. Casualties of War
4. La Califfa
5. Sostiene Pereira
6. Flying Over The Clouds
7. Chi Mai
8. Nostromo
9. Hamlet
10. Deborah's Theme
11. Sopra di noi
12. Romanticamente interiore
13. Malèna
14. La Piovra
15. Gabriel's Oboe
16. The Legend of 1900
17. L’Estasi dell'Oro

Friedrich Kleinhapl, cello

Vogtland Philharmonie

Simon Edelmann, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Ars Produktion

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In his CD booklet note, cellist Friedrich Kleinhapl shares his profound personal discovery of composer Ennio Morricone, praising his capability to convey deep emotion through striking simplicity and reduction. Kleinhapl relates to Morricone’s artistic journey, noting that the trajectory from initial critical dismissal to subsequent public jubilation mirrors his own formative musical experiences, particularly his socialization with Friedrich Gulda's cello concerto. Viewing this latest album as a continuation of his previous cross-genre projects, Kleinhapl explains that exploring Morricone allows him to step outside conventional boundaries, ultimately enriching and broadening his overarching approach to classical music.

Cellist Friedrich Kleinhapl has earned widespread critical acclaim from major publications and musical giants like Claudio Abbado and Yehudi Menuhin for his rich sound and distinctive interpretations. He performs globally at prestigious venues, including Vienna’s Musikverein and London’s Wigmore Hall, collaborating with premier orchestras like the Mariinsky and Vienna Symphony. Kleinhapl's award-winning discography of 16 albums highlights his versatile repertoire, featuring world premieres of concertos written specifically for him. Beyond performing, he develops art projects with his wife, Heidrun Maya Hagn, supports children with hearing loss through their "Get a Hearing" association, and maintains a creative partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Steiermark.

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