On January 26th 2017, during the opening ceremony of the new academic year, the State University of Milan will confer the degree honoris causa in Sciences of Music to ENNIO MORRICONE.

We are particularly glad to announce that, in this occasion, the ORCHESTRA UNIMI, conducted by ALESSANDRO CRUDELE, will have the privilege to perform, at the presence of the composer, the world premiere of  the last work by Morricone, written for this occasion:

Varianti per Ballista Antonio Canino♮Bruno

for two pianos and string orchestra.

The soloists will be, of course, the legendary Piano-Duo ANTONIO BALLISTA and BRUNO CANINO.

Entrance by invitation. Places are sold out.

The entire ceremony will be broadcast on streaming video portal of the university, starting from 10:00 am.
Around 11:00 am is scheduled playing the new work by Morricone.