Composer

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Nino Rota

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1972

Average_duration

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29:33

Roma is a soundtrack composed by Nino Rota for the 1972 film of the same name directed by Federico Fellini. The film is a semi-autobiographical account of Fellini's childhood and adolescence in Rome, and the soundtrack reflects the nostalgic and dreamlike quality of the film. The soundtrack was composed in 1971 and premiered with the film in 1972. It consists of 16 tracks, divided into two movements. The first movement features tracks 1-8 and the second movement features tracks 9-16. The first movement begins with the track "Roma" which sets the tone for the entire soundtrack with its haunting melody played on a solo trumpet. The second track, "La Dolce Vita," is a reworking of Rota's famous theme from Fellini's 1960 film of the same name. The third track, "Via Veneto," is a lively and upbeat piece that captures the energy of Rome's famous street. The fourth track, "Carlotta's Galop," is a whimsical and playful piece that features a solo piano. The fifth track, "La Passerella di Addio," is a melancholic and nostalgic piece that features a solo violin. The sixth track, "Roma Capoccia," is a lively and upbeat piece that captures the spirit of Rome. The seventh track, "La Grande Fontana," is a grand and majestic piece that features a full orchestra. The eighth track, "Tema di Roma," is a reworking of the main theme from the film and features a solo trumpet. The second movement begins with the track "La Fontana di Trevi," a romantic and dreamlike piece that features a solo harp. The second track, "La Citta Eterna," is a grand and majestic piece that features a full orchestra. The third track, "La Bambola," is a playful and whimsical piece that features a solo piano. The fourth track, "La Bella Malinconica," is a melancholic and nostalgic piece that features a solo violin. The fifth track, "La Notte di San Giovanni," is a lively and upbeat piece that captures the energy of Rome's famous festival. The sixth track, "La Dolce Vita (Finale)," is a reworking of the famous theme from Fellini's 1960 film and features a full orchestra. The seventh track, "Roma Nun Fa' La Stupida Stasera," is a lively and upbeat piece that captures the spirit of Rome. The eighth track, "Tema di Roma (Finale)," is a reworking of the main theme from the film and features a full orchestra. Overall, the Roma soundtrack is characterized by its haunting melodies, nostalgic and dreamlike quality, and use of solo instruments to convey emotion. It is a fitting accompaniment to Fellini's semi-autobiographical account of his childhood and adolescence in Rome.

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