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More - Theme from Mondo Cane (Boston Pops version): Full Orchestra, Score and Parts

$80.00 USD

More - Theme from Mondo Cane (Boston Pops version): Full Orchestra, Score and Parts

Name: More - Theme from Mondo Cane (Boston Pops version): Full Orchestra, Score and Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A782990
Price: 80.00 USD
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By Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero, arr. Richard Hayman

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The 1962 song TI GUARDERÓ NEL CUORE, known internationally by the title MORE, was written by Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero for the Italian documentary film MONDO CANE. Winning the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme in 1964, the theme was also nominated for Best Original Song at the 36th Academy Awards. The original version as featured in the movie was sung by Katyna Ranieri. Here arranged in a full orchestra version by Richard Hayman for Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra, the song has enjoyed successful recordings by a variety of artists including jazz trombonist Kai Winding, Vic Dana, Carol Williams, and Bobby Darin. Instrumentation: 3(3rd dPicc).2+EH(opt).2+BCl.2+CBsn(opt): 4.4(4th opt).2+BTbn.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp(and/or Pno): Str(9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Symphonic Pops

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 735816494223

SKU: 36-A782990

Instrumentation: 3(3rd dPicc).2+EH(opt).2+BCl.2+CBsn(opt): 4.4(4th opt).2+BTbn.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp(and/or Pno): Str(9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Riz Ortolani

Riz Ortolani composed film scores and popular songs throughout the mid-20th century, establishing himself as a gifted melodist with an instinct for accessible, memorable material. His collaboration with lyricist Nino Oliviero on "More" (Ti Guarderò nel Cuore) became one of his most enduring works, earning a Grammy Award and Academy Award nomination and demonstrating his ability to craft themes that transcended their cinematic origins.

Ortolani's compositional style blended European sensibility with popular appeal, making his work particularly suited to orchestral arrangement and varied instrumental interpretation. His output spans film scores and commercial music that have been recorded by jazz musicians, pop singers, and symphonic ensembles alike.

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Why we love this

Richard Hayman's Boston Pops arrangement captures the song's lush melodic character while scoring it with transparency and color that works beautifully for symphonic pops programming. The piece sits comfortably in the sweet spot between accessible popular appeal and genuine orchestral substance, giving conductors a chance to work with the full ensemble on shaping a sophisticated lyrical line without heavy technical demands.

What to expect

Romantic and graceful, with the kind of unhurried elegance that defined 1960s film scoring. The melody unfolds gently over warm harmonic support, evoking a kind of sophisticated nostalgia—intimate enough to feel personal but orchestrated with enough scope to fill a concert hall.

Who it's for

Conductors seeking substantial pops repertoire that showcases the full orchestra and rewards ensemble musicianship without requiring virtuosic technique from soloists. This arrangement works for mid-level to advanced orchestras that want to program something musically rewarding while maintaining audience accessibility.

How to get the most out of it

Let the string section sing the main melody with warmth and legit vibrato; this is not a light, bouncy pops piece but rather an intimate orchestral ballad that needs genuine tonal substance.
Balance the woodwind choir carefully during the bridge passages—the optional English horn and bass clarinet parts add color, but they should enhance rather than compete with the strings.
Use the harp or piano (as the arrangement permits) as a harmonic anchor and to add shimmer to sustained chord transitions, especially in the quieter sections.
Shape the brass entry deliberately and with control; the cued fourth horn gives you flexibility to adjust weight depending on whether you're playing this as a standalone feature or as part of a longer pops program.

How to use it

This works as a centerpiece feature in a pops concert or as a bridge piece between heavier classical works and lighter entertainment repertoire. Consider programming it alongside other mid-century popular standards to create a focused concert theme, or use it as the opening work to establish a warm, sophisticated mood for the evening.