Composer

Kerson Leong, who dazzled TSO audiences in 2022, returns to perform Korngold’s romantic Violin Concerto, written during his Hollywood years and first performed by the great Jascha Heifetz. The Hollywood-themed first half begins with Bernard Herrmann’s iconic music for the film Psycho. Conductor Nicholas Hersh makes his Masterworks debut with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, “Reformation,” written to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, when Martin Luther established the Protestant Reformation. It includes the famous Dresden Amen. A noted arranger, Hersh introduces the first performance of his own orchestration of Clara Schumann’s piano collection “4 Pièces caractéristiques.”

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Mendelssohn And Korngold

Catalina Foothills High School

Immerse yourself in an evening of spine-tingling and soul-stirring music with the York Symphony Orchestra's "Psycho: String Chamber" concert. This captivating event is part of the 2024-25 Season's Classical Series, themed "John Williams Forever," and promises an unforgettable experience for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

**Event Details:**

- **Date and Time:** Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM EST
- **Duration:** Approximately 2 hours, including an intermission
- **Location:** Appell Center for the Performing Arts

**Programming Highlights:**

The concert features a meticulously curated selection of works that showcase the string chamber's versatility and emotional depth. The program includes:

- Bernard Herrmann's "Psycho, A Narrative for String Orchestra," bringing the iconic screeching violins to life and setting a chilling atmosphere.
- John Williams's "Essay for Strings," offering a mysterious symphonic texture that captivates the audience.
- Jessie Montgomery's "Shift, Change, Turn," inspired by the ever-changing seasons of life and nature.
- Franz Joseph Haydn's "Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major," featuring Principal Cellist Sara Male, takes the audience on a journey through gentle, songlike movements to a somber deviation.

**Featured Artists:**

- **Lawrence Golan**, the esteemed conductor known for his dynamic and engaging performances across the globe.
- **Sara Male**, the York Symphony’s Principal Cello, showcases her exceptional talent and depth of expression.

**Special Pre-Concert Talk:**

Enhance your concert experience by attending the Pre-Concert Talk from 6:30-7:00 PM at the Appell Center’s Strand Theatre stage. Admission is free for all ticket holders. Assistant Conductor Rebekah O’Brien will provide insightful commentary on the evening's program, offering a deeper understanding of the works being performed.

**Digital Access:**

For those unable to attend in person, digital access to the concert is available, providing a 48-hour window to enjoy the performance from the comfort of your home. Instructions for digital access will be provided upon ticket purchase.

**Tickets and Subscriptions:**

Tickets for the "Psycho: String Chamber" concert are available for purchase, with options for single tickets, subscriptions, and Pick 5 packages. Subscribers enjoy the added benefit of both seats and digital access. Secure your tickets by subscribing online or calling the Appell Center Box Office at 717-846-1111.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of the York Symphony Orchestra's string chamber in a program that blends horror, mystery, and classical elegance. Join us at the Appell Center for a night that will resonate long after the final note has been played.

Pyscho: String Chamber

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling music at "Fright Night," a monstrous Halloween celebration led by the talented conductor Bob Bernhardt. This thrilling concert will feature a selection of musical pieces guaranteed to send chills up your spine and have you shaking in your seats. The program includes Danny Elfman's Suite from Batman, Bernard Herrmann's Psycho: A Short Suite for Strings edited by Christopher Palmer, selections from Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, themes from Alien & Aliens by Jerry Goldsmith and James Horner, Mike Oldfield's Theme from The Exorcist, and Bernard Herrmann's Theme from North by Northwest.

Prepare to be immersed in the eerie and the spectacular as you may find yourself seated next to a vampire, a ghost, or even a zombie. But fear not—they're just there for some Halloween fun like the rest of us. This event promises to be a night of musical mastery and Halloween spirit that you won't want to miss.

**Event Details:**
- **Date and Time:**
  - Friday, November 01, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  - Saturday, November 02, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- **Location:** DeVos Performance Hall
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase. Secure your spot for this must-attend event.

**Special Note:** Bob Bernhardt occupies the Beatrice A. Idema Chair, ensuring an evening of exceptional musical direction.

Don't miss out on this unique blend of horror and harmony. Buy your tickets now and be part of a Halloween celebration like no other!

Fright Night

DeVos Performance Hall

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is filled with infamous twists and turns. Bernard Herrmann’s music slashes with vivid effect as it plunges into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Rated 

Psycho

Davies Symphony Hall

New Westminster Symphony Orchestra's third concert of the 2024 calendar is going to be on Oct 27th, 2024 ( 2pm-4pm ) at Queens Avenue United Church in New Westminster, BC. Entitled Halloween Spooktaculer. Join us for an eerie journey through some of the most haunting and iconic pieces in classical and cinematic music!

Halloween Spooktaculer

Queens Avenue United Church

Experience the chilling thrill of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece like never before at "Psycho in Concert: Film with Orchestra" on October 26, 2024. Join us at the Ferguson Center for the Arts for a unique cinematic event where the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Morihiko Nakahara, brings Bernard Herrmann's iconic score to life. As the suspenseful tale of Marion Crane unfolds on the big screen, immerse yourself in the haunting melodies that made "Psycho" a cornerstone of horror cinema. This unforgettable evening celebrates the fusion of film and music, showcasing the artistry that has positioned "Psycho" among the greatest films of all time. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Hitchcock's timeless thriller enhanced by the live orchestral performance of its spine-tingling score.

Psycho in Concert: Film with Orchestra

Christopher Newport University

Town Center of Virginia Beach

### Event Description: Symphonic Spooktacular

#### Dates and Times:
- **Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.**
- **Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.**

#### Venue:
- **California Theatre, San Jose, CA**

#### Concert Length:
- **Approx. 1 hr 55 min. with intermission**

#### Pre-Concert Activity:
- **Music Notes**: Occur one hour prior to the concert in the auditorium.

#### Artists:
- **Conductor**: Peter Jaffe
- **Performers**: Symphony San Jose and Symphony San Jose Chorale

#### Program:
- **J.S. Bach**: Toccata & Fugue in D minor
- **Camille Saint-Saëns**: Danse Macabre
- **Modest Mussorgsky**: Night on Bald Mountain
- **John Williams**: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- **Franz Schubert**: Erlkönig
- **Bernard Herrmann**: Psycho
- **Edvard Grieg**: In the Hall of the Mountain King

#### About This Performance:
Just in time for Halloween, Symphony San Jose and Symphony San Jose Chorale conjure up some of classical music’s scariest hits. This thrilling and bone-chilling concert experience is perfect for the entire family. Whether you bring your flesh and blood, your broom-mate, your boo, or just come on your own, Symphonic Spooktacular is guaranteed to raise your spirits.

#### Special Features:
- **Costume Contest**: Dress up for your chance to win some spooktacular prizes. Whether you’re trying out your costume for some pre-trick-or-treating or are a seasoned cosplayer, this is your moment to shine.
- **Costume Parade**: Don’t feel like dressing up? Fear not! Come as you are and enjoy the costume parade.

#### Fun Facts:
- The violin solo in Danse Macabre represents Death playing the fiddle, while the xylophone imitates the sound of rattling bones.
- The screeching violins and eerie melodies of the Psycho score have become synonymous with suspense and terror in cinema, influencing countless horror film composers in the years since its release.

#### Tickets:
- **Purchase Tickets**: [Link to buy tickets]
- **Subscribe and Save**: [Link to subscription options]

For more information and to unveil the secrets of this performance, visit the Symphony San Jose website.

Symphonic Spooktacular

California Theatre

Join us for an evening of enchanting melodies and spine-tingling tunes at the Symphony Spooktacular, presented by the Owensboro Symphony. This captivating event marks the opening of the 59th season and is set to take place on October 26, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the RiverPark Center, located at 101 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY 42303.

Under the baton of Troy Quinn, the Owensboro Symphony will transport you to a dark and mysterious world of classical music, featuring an enthralling lineup that promises to bewitch and beguile. The evening's program includes the eerie strains of Mussorgsky’s "Night on Bald Mountain," the chilling notes of Herrmann’s "Psycho Suite," the magical melodies of Dukas’ "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," and the majestic movements of Brahms' Symphony No. 1. This Halloween spectacular is an unforgettable celebration of musical magic that will leave you spellbound and craving more.

The night begins with an exclusive "Behind the Music" talk at 6:15 p.m., offering insights and stories behind the evening's pieces, before the concert commences at 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets for this mesmerizing event will be available for purchase starting October 1, 2024. Whether you're a season ticket holder or looking to buy single tickets, don't miss your chance to be part of this magical musical journey. Join us at the Symphony Spooktacular for an evening that celebrates the power of music to evoke the mysterious and the supernatural.

Symphony Spooktacular

RiverPark Center

Thanks to Bernard Herrmann’s remarkably inventive strings-only composition, the American Film Institute has ranked the ferocious musical driving force of Psycho among the Top 5 Greatest Film Scores of All Time. Your Kansas City Symphony underscores the emotional tension of the soul-searing plot, as one of the greatest — and most nerve-wracking — films of all time plays on the giant Helzberg Hall screen. Rated R.

Psycho in Concert

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Maths and music, synths and soundtracks, with composer and keyboardist Will Gregory – one half of electropop duo Goldfrapp – and the ultra-versatile orchestra Britten Sinfonia.

Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble with Britten Sinfonia

The Anvil

Experience a unique fusion of mathematics and music with The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble and Britten Sinfonia. This concert brings together the innovative sounds of synths and classical music, featuring composer and keyboardist Will Gregory, known for his work with the electropop duo Goldfrapp. The 10-piece Moog Ensemble includes prominent figures from the pop and classical music scenes, such as Adrian Utley of Portishead, Hazel Mills from Florence and the Machine, and composer Graham Fitkin. 

The first half of the concert is a tribute to the pioneering women of electronic music, Delia Derbyshire and Wendy Carlos, with performances of synth-heavy, sci-fi movie soundtracks. Highlights include Wendy Carlos's Moog-overdubbed Bach arrangements and the score for Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange. The program also features pieces like Bernard Herrmann's Fahrenheit 451 Suite, Charles Ives's The Unanswered Question, and themes from iconic films and TV shows such as John Carpenter's Escape from New York, Vangelis's Chariots of Fire, and the Doctor Who theme by Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire.

Adding a unique twist, the concert includes the London premiere of Will Gregory’s suite for synths and orchestra, Heat Ray: The Archimedes Project. This performance is enhanced by the presence of Matt Parker, a renowned stand-up mathematician, who blends comedy with mathematical insights, creating an engaging and educational experience. This event promises a captivating journey through the retro-futurist world of electronic music, celebrating its rich history and innovative future.

The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble and Britten Sinfonia

Barbican Centre

Saffron Hall

Will Gregory's 10-piece Moog Ensemble features illustrious names from the world of pop and classical music, including Adrian Utley of Portishead, Florence and the Machine’s Hazel Mills and composer Graham Fitkin – each bringing their distinctive musicianship to the retro-futurist world of fizzing, funky synths.

Britten Sinfonia and The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble

Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars with the American Symphony Orchestra at Bryant Park on September 6, 2024, for "Beyond the Hall," a unique, free concert experience. This special performance is part of the Picnic Performance series, offering a delightful program that traverses the realms of dance salons, opera houses, cabaret, and the cinematic world of the silver screen.

For the third year in a row, the American Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to kick off our season in the lush surroundings of Bryant Park. "Beyond the Hall" invites audiences to explore music beyond the traditional concert hall setting, featuring an eclectic mix of compositions. From Florence Price's vibrant "Suite of Dances" to the theatrical melodies of Weill's "Threepenny Opera," from Scott Joplin's operatic "Treemonisha" to Bernstein's lively "On the Town," and the haunting strains of Herrmann's "Psycho," this program promises to captivate with its exploration of music's dramatic and diverse roles across various venues and genres.

Bryant Park enhances the experience by offering hundreds of free picnic blankets, comfortable bistro chairs, and a curated selection of food and drink available for purchase from local vendors. With no tickets required and no lines for entry, attendees are welcomed to a hassle-free and immersive musical evening.

The program includes:
- Scott Joplin's "Treemonisha: Overture"
- Florence Price's "Suite of Dances"
- Bernard Herrmann's "Psycho Suite"
- Kurt Weill's "Kleine Dreigroschenmusik"
- Leonard Bernstein's "Three Dance Episodes from On the Town"

This memorable evening begins at 7 PM and is completely free to the public. For those unable to attend on September 6, a repeat performance will take place on September 7, 2024, at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts.

"Beyond the Hall" is part of the ASO’s Vanguard Series, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Office of the Governor, the New York State Legislature, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the American Symphony Orchestra in one of New York City's most beloved parks, bringing together community, culture, and the arts in an accessible and vibrant setting.

Beyond the Hall

Kupferberg Center for the Arts.

Bryant Park

The world premiere of a Festival-commissioned work by composer Xinyang Wang, who draws equal inspiration from classical music and traditional Chinese arts, opens this program, which also features clarinetist Todd Levy in Academy Award–winning composer Bernard Herrmann’s quintet Souvenirs de Voyage, a cinematic journey through England, Ireland, and Italy. 

Souvenirs de Voyage

New Mexico Museum of Art

Join the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) for an unforgettable evening of cinematic splendor with "Lights, Camera, Action: the LSO on Film." This thrilling concert is set to take place at the iconic Barbican on Sunday, 16 June 2024, at 7pm. Dive into the world of film music as the LSO performs a selection of scores that have captivated audiences around the globe, featuring compositions from movies such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Braveheart, and many more.

Under the baton of conductor and curator Dirk Brossé, the orchestra will bring to life the music of legendary composers including John Williams, Bernard Herrmann, and Ralph Vaughan Williams, among others. The program promises an array of beloved themes, from the adventurous "Main Title from Star Wars" to the magical "Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter," ensuring an evening of emotional resonance and nostalgic delight.

The concert will also include a special 20-minute interval, allowing attendees to reflect on the first half and anticipate the continued auditory journey. With the performance concluding at approximately 9pm, this event is a perfect way to spend a cultural evening in London.

Tickets for this cinematic musical journey are available at various price points, starting from £18 to £70, with a £4 booking fee applicable for online and phone transactions. Additionally, Wildcard Tickets offer a unique opportunity for a guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, priced at £12/£16 plus the booking fee.

This event not only celebrates the LSO's historic contributions to over two hundred movie soundtracks since 1935 but also marks the beginning of a series of concerts showcasing film scores recorded by the orchestra. Don't miss this chance to experience the power of film music live, performed by one of the world's leading orchestras. Book your tickets now and be part of an evening that celebrates the intersection of cinematic art and orchestral majesty with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican.

Lights, Camera, Action – the LSO on Film

Celebrating the art form of film scoring and cinematic music, Guest violinist Charles Yang, recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award, has been described by the Boston Globe as one who “plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star.” His amazing talent will be displayed through his performance of Kris Bowers’ For a Younger Self. The work explores the journey of a young protagonist as they overcome fear, stress, and self-doubt. The ASO will also perform works by John Williams, Herrmann, Korngold, and Schreker. Hear music from your favorite film composers and classic features such as Much Ado About Nothing.

Masters of the Silver Screen

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

Hear your favorite film composers and music from quintessential feature films. The program will include Space-inspired music by John Williams, one of Bernard Herrmann’s classic Alfred Hitchcock scores, and Korngold’s incidental Much Ado About Nothing

Experience the glamour and nostalgia of Hollywood’s Golden Age of Oscar®! Relive the memories of iconic movies and their indelible symphonic soundtracks. Classic scenes are presented via the Granada’s giant screen with The Symphony on stage playing live. Featuring music from Gone with the Wind, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz, and more.

An Oscar Celebration

Granada Theatre

From romantic, savage, and epic American dramas to Japanese anime fantasy, The Hollywood Sound explores film scores from the past 80 years. VSO Concertmaster, Katherine Winterstein, performs Korngold's 1945 film score-infused violin concerto to complete the concert.

Vso At the Flynn

The Flynn

The name’s Bond. James Bond. Some say the music behind the legend was as intriguing as the man himself. We’ll let you decide. You’ll get to experience the iconic music of Bond films spanning more than five decades, from classics by Shirley Bassey and Paul McCartney, to blockbuster hits by Adele and Billie Eilish. A thrilling musical escapade is guaranteed.

The James Bond Experience: Music Behind The Man

Barnstable High School

Proudly featuring WMP artists, Crystal Lee and Heidi Sturniolo in Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, our production of ‘Mozart and the Movies’ will be a crowd favorite! This concert brings to life many moments inspired by dramatic scenes in film such as Pulitzer Prize Winner, Caroline Shaw’s deeply-affecting Entr’acte for string orchestra which is a soulful work inspired by the classical traditions of Haydn. Shaw says, "I love the way some music (like the minuets of Haydn's Op. 77) suddenly takes you to the other side of Alice’s looking glass, in a kind of absurd, subtle, technicolor transition". For those drawn to mid-century Hollywood film, Bernard Hermann’s (composer extraordinaire) Scene d'Amour from 'Vertigo' is a lush, timeless classic sure to jog some movie memories. The program will conclude with Erich Korngold’s music from The Sea Hawk – a film score that continues to captivate listeners and bring audiences together for a heroic, victorious finale.

Mozart and The Movies

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, is a classic exploration of the devastating effects of obsession. The story is all the more gripping thanks to Bernard Herrmann’s harrowing score. Feel the drama in this ultimate "surround-sound" experience, as the film plays on a giant screen above the live orchestra.

Vertigo in Concert

Lincoln Center

Experience three of the most dazzling and iconic film scores in concert arrangements: Psycho, Lawrence of Arabia, and Schindler's List - the last featuring concertmaster, Joseph Edelberg. RACH’s Symphony No. 3 with its colorful orchestration and expansive instrumentation brings the concert to its triumphant conclusion.

Rach & the Hollywood Sound

Green Music Center

Reserve your seats today and enjoy unbeatable savings by subscribing to New World Symphony’s Sounds of the Times series. Starting at just $8 a concert, our 2023-24 series blends music and mixology. Enjoy specialty cocktails paired with works by Gyorgi Lygeti, Nicole Lizée and Jennifer Higdon.

8-bit Noir

New World Center

Phantom of the Philharmonic

Broome County Forum Theatre

Join your BRSO string quartet for a spooky-ooky night and discover the music of Halloween in the glow of candlelight. 

Nightmare On St. Ferdinand Street - A Concert With Candles

Cary Saurage Community Arts Center

Get your tickets to a monstrous Halloween celebration, courtesy of the LO Pops.  Bob Bernhardt conducts musical selections that will send chills up your spine and have you shaking in your seats! You may find yourself sitting next to a vampire, a ghost, or even a zombie. But don’t let that unsettle you. They’re just there for some Halloween fun like the rest of us!

Pops: Fright Night

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

Journey to the Golden Era of Hollywood with the Lima Symphony Orchestra and crossover superstar Grammy-winning violinist Charles Yang. Experience the sounds that made the classics: the lush romanticism of Casablanca, the spine-tingling strings of Psycho, the haunting nostalgia of The Godfather, and the lyrical virtuosity of Korngold’s Violin Concerto.

Korngold and the Hollywood Sound

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

Cinematic drama stalks through a concert that opens with Bernard Herrmann’s suite from his score for Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo and continues with the luscious Romanticism of Korngold’s richly melodic Violin Concerto, for which the composer – a former child prodigy – borrowed themes from his own Golden Era Hollywood scores. No stranger to the stage, if not the screen, Prokofiev in his Third Symphony drew on music from his hypnotic Symbolist opera The Fiery Angel to create a work heavy with bells, cymbals, sinister dances and flashes of musical moonlight. Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno makes his Proms debut, leading the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Prom 20: Korngold’s Violin Concerto

Royal Albert Hall

Chris Dragon conducting SF Symphony with Special Guest Lettuce.

SF Symphony

Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove

Join the SF Symphony for our annual free Stern Grove Festival concert in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater, located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard. Pack a picnic, grab some friends, and relax as the Orchestra fills the summer air with sparkling masterworks and hits with funk band Lettuce.

Stern Grove Festival

Sigmund Stern Grove

Leonard Bernstein, Bernard Herrmann, Miklós Rózsa, and John Williams are just some of the A-list legends of film music heading this radiant program led by Edwin Outwater and featuring cellist Sterling Elliott. Experience the unforgettable scores of Hollywood’s Golden Age and beyond in this cinematic showcase, featuring selections from On the Waterfront, Vertigo, Ben-Hur, E.T., and more.

The Golden Age of Cinema

Stanford University

This season’s superstar conductors have led the most acclaimed orchestras in the U.S and the world, and join us in Santa Barbara to conduct the brilliant fellows that comprise the Academy Festival Orchestra. Our most popular series is back.

Academy Festival Orchestra: Shostakovich & Suite from “Psycho”

Music Academy of the West

Enjoy an all-orchestral program with classic movie scores from Vertigo, King Kong, Psycho, Sunset Boulevard, and To Kill a Mockingbird.  Bob Bernhardt says that this is one of his favorite shows!

Pops: Hollywood's Golden Age

From the ominous fog horns of the San Francisco Bay in Hitchcock’s Vertigo to the chaotic city streets of Gershwin’s An American in Paris, New Century puts you at the heart of the drama with a selection of music from iconic films. Chinese composer Tan Dun, Oscar winner for his score to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, weaves athletic percussion and graceful melodies into his Double Concerto, featuring Ukrainian pianist Alexey Botvinov and Daniel Hope. A celebration of the American West completes the program with a special arrangement of music by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone.

Cinematic Escapes

First Congregational Church

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center

 This spooky program, led by Esa-Pekka Salonen, begins with HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!!, a raucous and humorous work for orchestra and vocalist that merges genres from jazz to Viennese cabaret. Then, Bernard Herrmann’s legendary Suite from Psycho plunges into the darkest corners of the human psyche, mirroring the film’s infamous twists and turns. With pounding intensity and bleak foreboding, Béla Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin caps off the evening with a tale of fraud, seduction, and murder.

Frankenstein & Psycho

The opening concert of the Charleston Symphony Pops season will commemorate timeless music from classic movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s (“Moon River”), Dances with Wolves, The Wizard of Oz, Vertigo, Titanic and the renowned musicals West Side Story and La La Land.

Known for his memorable and award-winning film scores, legendary composer and conductor John Williams celebrated his 90th birthday in 2022. This concert will feature music from Williams’ film score from Lincoln and Jurassic Park. 

Music of the Movies: The Oscar Goes To…

Gaillard Center

With an affinity for both jazz and classical, Aaron Diehl brings his imaginative and elegant approach to Gershwin’s much-loved Rhapsody in Blue. Bramwell Tovey leads Gershwin’s An American in Paris, which inspired the 1951 film, plus classic film scores by Bernard Herrmann.

Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

Hollywood Bowl

Feel the suspense as the New York Philharmonic plays Bernard Hermann’s spine-tingling score to Hitchcock’s classic thriller.

'Psycho' in Concert

### Event Description: The Hollywood Modernists - The Second Golden Age of Film Scoring

**Date:** January 18, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Bram Goldsmith Theater, The Wallis Center for Performing Arts, Los Angeles  
**Ticket Price:** $49 - $99

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an extraordinary evening as the Scott Dunn Orchestra presents its inaugural concert, "The Hollywood Modernists - The Second Golden Age of Film Scoring," at The Wallis. This premiere event celebrates the profound influence of American and European modernism on the world of film music.

#### Featured Composers and Films:
The concert will showcase the works of legendary composers such as Bernard Herrmann, Elmer Bernstein, Alex North, Leonard Rosenman, and Jerry Goldsmith. Attendees will be treated to iconic scores from classic films including:
- **Psycho**
- **Jaws**
- **A Streetcar Named Desire**
- **To Kill A Mockingbird**
- **Rebel Without a Cause**
- **North By Northwest**

#### Conductor:
**Scott Dunn**  
Scott Dunn will lead the orchestra, bringing his expertise and passion for film music to the stage.

#### Additional Information:
- **Safety Protocols:** Please read the safety information [here](#).
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#### Don't Miss:
- **Henry Mancini at 100:** May 22, 2025 - 7:30 PM
- **Martín Beethoven:** May 11, 2025 - 4:00 PM
- **Pacific Jazz Orchestra:** May 29, 2025 - May 30, 2025

Experience the magic of film music and celebrate the timeless scores that have shaped the cinematic landscape. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night at The Wallis.

The Hollywood Modernists

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets for this performance go on sale in mid-July, but you can reserve your seats today by becoming a New World Symphony subscriber. New World Symphony subscribers play a vital role in launching the careers of the world’s best young musicians and enjoy the lowest ticket prices on the best seats in the house.

Symphonic Dances and the Silver Screen

Experience a unique concert that blends selections from movies, plays, and operas, with one of the greatest symphonies ever written, Beethoven’s Eroica. The evening features Herrmann’s intense Psycho Suite, the serene beauty of Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs, and the dynamic rhythms of Milhaud’s Concerto for Percussion and Small Orchestra. The night culminates with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, a work that redefined the symphonic genre with its revolutionary spirit and profound depth.

Your Youngstown Symphony Presents: Beethoven & Beyond

Stambaugh Auditorium

In April we present some of the greatest movie music ever composed, featuring masterpieces from the 20th and 21st centuries. From the silver screen to the symphonic stage, the MSO takes a hair-raising journey through the film scores that have shaped cinematic history.

The Best of The Best

Saenger Theatre

The youngest cellist to win a Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, 24-year-old Zlatomir Fung enjoys a busy and varied international career. His appearances with renowned orchestras have showcased canon works and new commissions, demonstrating the breadth of his technique and musical insight. 

Zlatomir Fung, cello

Longy School of Music of Bard College

The youngest cellist to win a Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, 24-year-old Zlatomir Fung enjoys a busy and varied international career. His appearances with renowned orchestras have showcased canon works and new commissions, demonstrating the breadth of his technique and musical insight.

Celebrity Series of Boston presents Zlatomir Fung

Groton Hill Music Center

Cinematic Soundscapes

University of Redlands

Fate always finds a way! Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony opens with a fate motif in the woodwinds and low strings, making its way through the orchestra only to be interrupted by a rich and tender horn solo. The fate motif returns to meet its triumphant and dramatic brassy ending. Plus, a special performance of Joseph Pereira’s Percussion Concerto.

Bernard Herrmann

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 18, 2025

The Hollywood Modernists · The Wallis

18 - 19 Jan, 2025

Symphonic Dances and the Silver Screen · New World Symphony

Jan 19, 2025

Your Youngstown Symphony Presents: Beethoven & Beyond · Stambaugh Auditorium

5 - 6 Apr, 2025

The Best of The Best · Mobile Symphony Orchestra

Apr 16, 2025

Zlatomir Fung, cello · Celebrity Series of Boston

Past events

9 - 10 Nov, 2024

Mendelssohn And Korngold · Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Nov 9, 2024

Pyscho: String Chamber · York Symphony Orchestra

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