Ennio Morricone, who has been engaged this year in farewell appearances conducting his “60 Years of Music Tour,” in sold-out arenas and to standing ovations all across Europe, allegedly announced to Italian media that he has retired from film scoring. Multiple Google searches have so far turned up nothing in the way of confirmation, but such an announcement would not be far-fetched. Morricone will turn 90 on November 10. With over 500 film and television scores to his credit, on top of 100 concert works, he may very well be the most prolific film composer who ever lived.