LOVE THEME from Cinema Paradiso (Piano Solo Arrangement)

Advanced Intermediate Piano Solo

9 pages

Duration is about 4:15

I can’t remember when I first saw the movie CINEMA PARADISO…maybe in the Fall of 2018. The story and especially the music left me memorized and haunted by the themes of music intertwined with the characters portrayed in this beautiful and award winning movie.

My favorite music from the movie is the “LOVE THEME composed by Ennio Morricone and his son Andrea Morricone. I think this exquisite music creates an atmosphere that is unforgettable, unique and quite memorable.

After having the opportunity of watching the movie again in August 2023, I decided to create a piano arrangement of the LOVE THEME. 

The arrangement is an advanced intermediate piano solo. I incorporated my own style of arpeggios at the beginning and at the end of the arrangement with musical voicings to enhance the thematic melody. Also, I've included short melodic snippets from two of the other musical themes from the movie, connecting the beautiful LOVE THEME. 

The sheet music is clearly notated in the Classical tradition with dynamic and articulation marks, phrasing, pedal indications, suggested fingerings, chord identifications, and appropriate musical terms for playing.

LOVE THEME from Cinema Paradiso is an excellent teaching piece and repertoire selection.

It’s captivating melody is ideal for recitals and school musical events as well as an excellent encore for professionals…a delightful musical listening treat for audiences and for advancing piano students.

The mp3 sample begins on page 6 of the piano arrangement.

Robert Van Horne is a long standing member of ASCAP.

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