Art world, politicians salute talent of MorriconeEnnio Morricone, the iconic composer, died aged 91ROME - Big names from Hollywood, music and politics lined up on Monday to praise the talent and the legacy of Italian maestro Ennio Morricone, after the iconic composer died aged 91, with Antonio Banderas saluting "a big master of cinema." - Edgar Wright, British screenwriter and producer -"He could make an average movie into a must see, a good movie into art, and a great movie into legend." - Goldfrapp -"Sad to hear about the passing of Ennio Morricone today. - Yo-Yo Ma -"I'll never forget the way Ennio Morricone described music as 'energy, space, and time.' - Jean-Michel Jarre, French musician -"Ennio Morricone was a source of constant inspiration, like a member of my family... he was omnipresent in my life."

Source: Bangkok Post July 07, 2020 02:03 UTC