Il était Une Fois... Ennio Morricone & Nino Rota

The show Il était Une Fois… Ennio Morricone & Nino Rota comes to Le Dôme de Marseille on Friday 14 January 2028 at 20h. This exceptional concert brings together a symphony orchestra and world-renowned soloists to perform the unforgettable themes of the two Italian composers live. An evening of music dedicated to great film scores, to be enjoyed in Marseille. Book your tickets now so you don't miss this event.

Marseille welcomes Il était Une Fois… Ennio Morricone & Nino Rota to the stage at Le Dôme

Le Dôme de Marseille hosts an extraordinary concert dedicated to the works of Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota, two absolute icons of film music. Under the direction of conductor Marcello Rota, internationally acclaimed soloists perform live the best-known themes by these two composers: excerpts from The Godfather, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, La Piovra and many more. This is not a film concert: no movie footage is shown.

In Marseille, in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, the show revisits the most memorable moments in the composers' careers, from songs of the 1960s to melodies written for Sergio Leone's films and Hollywood productions. Soloists Susanna Rigacci (soprano), Ludovico Fulci (piano) and Nello Salza (trumpet) have all worked closely with Morricone and given more than 500 concerts across every continent. Find more shows in Marseille in our listings.

Tickets: Il était Une Fois… Ennio Morricone & Nino Rota at Le Dôme de Marseille

Tickets for this concert at Le Dôme de Marseille are available at prices ranging from 65 € to 105 €. With a program that is both elegant and accessible, the show attracts a wide audience at every performance. Book your seats now for an evening dedicated to the best-known film music in the Italian cinema repertoire. Also check out upcoming concerts in France featuring Ennio Morricone's work.

Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota: two giants of film music

Ennio Morricone, born in Rome in 1928 and deceased in 2020, is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century film composition. Trained at Rome's Santa Cecilia Conservatory, he rose to prominence in the 1960s through his collaboration with director Sergio Leone. Among other honors, he won an Oscar for Best Original Score in 2016 for The Hateful Eight.

His musical style is distinguished by a unique blend of lyrical melody and unconventional sounds—whistles, a whip, bells, voices—which gave him an unmistakable sound identity. The author of more than 500 scores for film and television, he also received an Honorary Oscar in 2007, three Golden Globes and a Grammy Award for his life's work.

How do you get to Le Dôme de Marseille?

Several public transport options are available for getting to the Le Dôme de Marseille venue. The Saint-Just – Hôtel du Département station on metro line M1 is just a 2-minute walk from Le Dôme, making it the quickest and most convenient option. RTM bus routes 72, 82, 81, 53, B2, 33 and 34 also serve the venue, with a stop at St Just Raguse just a 1-minute walk away. Night service is available. For schedules, contact RTM at 04 91 91 92 10 or visit its website.

If you prefer to drive, take the Plombières exit from the A7 motorway or the La Timone exit from the A50 motorway. The main car park beneath the Hôtel du Département has 580 spaces and offers free parking for the duration of the show upon presentation of your ticket (access via Giratoire Barry). There is also a paid car park nearby, but arriving early on event nights is recommended.

Our tip: take metro line M1 to Saint-Just – Hôtel du Département station, just a 2-minute walk from Le Dôme. It's the simplest and quickest way to get to the venue without stress on concert nights.

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