It is with deep sadness that the world mourns the loss of Ennio Morricone, the icon of film scoring and music, who passed away on July 6th, 2020 at the age of 91. Ennio was best known for his long and legendary career in music, having composed over 500 scores for film and television. His iconic array of works include Sergio Leone’s ‘Dollars’ trilogy, The Mission, The Untouchables, and most recently the 2008 Academy-Award-winning score for The Hateful Eight. Born on November 10th, 1928, in Rome, Italy, he was the youngest of five children. He studied composition and trumpet at the National Academy of St Cecilia in Rome, and began composing for films in the 1950s. Throughout his life, Ennio was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Italian-American Artists, was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2007 for his body of work, but perhaps most notably was awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Hateful Eight in 2008. Ennio was also a skilled arranger, conductor and orchestrator, having performed his works across the world throughout his extraordinary career. Though world-renowned for his cinematic efforts, Ennio’s musical expression extended beyond the film industry, having written choral works and a string of solo albums, which he released over the years. In death, he leaves behind his beloved family, wife Maria Travia and four children, daughter Alessandra, sons Andrea, Giovanni and Marco, as well as his loyal fans. He will be fondly remembered for his incredible contribution to the world of music, and for his tireless efforts in shaping the sound of film scoring as we know it today.