These startlingly evocative scores defy easy categorisation. Featuring beloved modern classics by Hans Zimmer, Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Max Richter, this all-killer, no-filler set list is a testament to a phenomenally successful new avant-garde in film composition.

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Moving Pictures

The Bridgewater Hall

Experience the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights through the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's special concert event on Saturday, 5th April 2025, at 8:00pm. Held at the prestigious Symphony Hall in Birmingham, this unique musical journey promises to transcend the conventional boundaries of classical music, blending it with the rich and diverse sounds of modern Icelandic music.

Curated by the innovative conductor and composer Robert Ames, the evening will feature an exceptional programme that includes works by members of the iconic band Sigur Rós and the acclaimed composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, known for her work on the soundtracks of The Joker and Tár. This concert is a celebration of Iceland's vibrant music scene, where classical musicians frequently collaborate across genres, from soundtracks to pop and heavy metal, creating a rich tapestry of sound.

The programme will showcase arrangements by Robert Ames of Jóhann Jóhannsson's "Kanguru" and Hildur Guðnadóttir's "Ascent", alongside Geoff Lawson's arrangement of Ólafur Arnalds' "Momentary", David Handler's arrangement of Jonsi & Alex Somers' "Boy 1904", and a piece by Kjartan Sveinsson, "Der Klang Der Offenbarung des Göttlichen".

Under the baton of Robert Ames and featuring the voices of Ex Cathedra, this concert is set to be an unforgettable exploration of epic landscapes and musical innovation. Tickets are priced between £26 and £62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 for tickets over £15. Attendees can also benefit from multi-buy discounts and reduced prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients.

Prepare for an evening of mesmerizing music that lasts approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the fusion of classical music with the avant-garde, celebrating the spirit of Icelandic music and its disregard for genre boundaries.

Northern Lights

The International Convention Centre

Join us for an enchanting evening of choral music as Logan J. Henke takes the stage to conduct a masterful selection of works. This event, part of his Master of Music studies under the guidance of Andrew Megill, promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees. The program includes a diverse range of compositions, from the traditional arrangement of "Gabriel’s Message" by Jim Clements to the contemporary vibrance of Alex Berko's new work. Delve into the poetic depths of Paweł Łukaszewski's "Shakespeare Sonnets: I. Like as the waves" and experience the serene beauty of Ēriks Ešenvalds' "Earth Teach Me Quiet." The evening will also feature Jóhann Jóhannsson's poignant "The Last Foul Wind I Ever Knew" from Drone Mass, alongside classics like Heinrich Schütz's "Ich bin eine rufende stimme" from Geistliche Chormusik. Elliot Cole's "Visions: I Saw You Under the Fig Tree" and Arvo Pärt's "The Deer’s Cry" will add to the spiritual depth of the program, with traditional arrangements like "Carrickfergus" by Joshua Pacey and Orlando di Lassus' "Lagrime di San Pietro" rounding out the evening.

This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. The hall, known for its stunning acoustics and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides the perfect backdrop for this musical journey. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this spectacular showcase of talent.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and immerse yourself in the transformative power of music.

Logan J. Henke, conducting

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Our Pines of Rome concert will be really exciting. Music of pulsating living nature vs the miracles of human engineering.  Do you remember feeling utterly peaceful standing in the middle of a thick green forest? Brimming with life. A miracle. Or the sense of majestic flow sitting at the banks of a broad river? And then compare it with your daily wonder of technology, from the intricate workings of your computer to simply using “google search.

Pines of Rome

Civic Center Music Hall

In the run-up to the performances of Richard Strauss's "Elektra," the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and the NDR Vokalensemble, under their chief conductors Alan Gilbert and Klaas Stok, will devote a joint concert to other heroic myths in music. It becomes clear: the oft-praised heroism itself is a myth. For just as Elektra, in her supposedly self-sacrificing fight against injustice, becomes a possessed murderer herself, so too do the protagonists of this concert program "fail": Orpheus cannot free his wife Eurydice from the underworld because he is looking around for her; Napoleon, to whom Ludwig van Beethoven originally wanted to dedicate his "Eroica," tramples on the human rights he proclaimed; and Prometheus, another hidden "dedicatee" of the symphony that has itself become a myth, also makes several mistakes as the legendary originator of human civilization...

Jóhann Jóhannsson

Events

Upcoming events

4 - 7 Feb, 2026

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra & Vocal Ensemble / Klaas Stok / Alan Gilbert · Elbphilharmonie

Past events

Oct 25, 2025

Moving Pictures · BBC Philharmonic

Apr 5, 2025

Northern Lights · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

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