Ennio Morricone's new recording with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Morricone 60, is out now. Jelmer de Haas/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Ennio Morricone became a fixture of global culture with his film music — but as a young composer, he was a radical. Courtesy of Armonia AC hide caption

George Pelecanos. Courtesy of George Pelecanos hide caption

Italian composer Daniele Luppi (left) and Danger Mouse during recording sessions for their new album Rome. Courtesy of the Artist hide caption