An hour-long concert full of beautiful music. These relaxed performances are particularly suited to those living with dementia and other similar health conditions, adults and children with additional learning needs, their carers and anybody who wishes to experience classical music in a relaxed and informal environment.

Elgar Festival 2025 - Relaxed Concert with DownsideUp

St Georges C of E Church

### Event Description: Love Letter to Hollywood, Vol. 2

**Dates and Time:**
- October 15, 2024, at 6:30 PM
- October 16, 2024, at 6:30 PM

**Location:**
- Forest Theater, Santa Rita Street and Mountain View Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea

**Event Overview:**
Join the Monterey Symphony for an enchanting evening celebrating the magic of Hollywood with "Love Letter to Hollywood, Vol. 2." This event will feature a captivating selection of iconic film scores performed live by the Monterey Symphony, under the baton of Associate Conductor Brad Hogarth. The evening will also showcase the vocal talents of Malinda DeRouen.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Parade of the Charioteers from Ben-Hur** by Miklós Rózsa
- **Love Theme from Ben-Hur** by Miklós Rózsa
- **Love Theme from Chinatown** by Jerry Goldsmith
- **Pirates of the Caribbean Symphonic Suite** by Klaus Badelt
- **Flight To Neverland from Hook** by John Williams
- **The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring** by Howard Shore/arr. Bob Cerulli
- **Into the West from Lord of the Rings** by Howard Shore & Annie Lennox, arr. Wagner (Featuring Malinda DeRouen)
- **Theme from Jurassic Park** by John Williams

**Intermission**

- **Main Theme from James Bond** by Monty Norman, arr. Ralph Ford
- **Skyfall** by Adele Adkins, Paul Epworth, arr. J.A.C. Redford (Featuring Malinda DeRouen)
- **The Witches of Eastwick - Devil's Dance** by John Williams
- **End Titles from Nightmare Before Christmas** by Danny Elfman, arr. Daniel de la Rosa Oliva
- **Sally's Song from Nightmare Before Christmas** by Danny Elfman, arr. Bryson Merkle (Featuring Malinda DeRouen)
- **The Raiders March from Indiana Jones** by John Williams

**Featured Artists:**
- **Malinda DeRouen, Vocalist:** A versatile performer with a rich history in music and theatre, Malinda has graced stages across the Monterey Peninsula and beyond. She has performed notable roles in productions such as "Mary Poppins" and "Evita," and has toured as a lead singer with Royal Caribbean Cruises. Malinda is also a DJ on KRML Radio and a singer in the indie rock band Smoke Chaser.
- **Brad Hogarth, Associate Conductor:** A dynamic musician and educator, Brad Hogarth has conducted numerous prestigious ensembles and is passionate about musical outreach. He is the Associate Professor of Conducting at San Francisco State University and the music director of the Art Haus Collective and the San Francisco Civic Symphony.

**Tickets:**
- Available for purchase for both dates. 

Experience the grandeur of Hollywood's most memorable music in the serene setting of the Forest Theater. Don't miss this spectacular event that promises to be a night of nostalgia and musical brilliance.

Monty Norman

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