CinemaLove: Music of the Big Screen

CinemaLove: Music of the Big Screen captures a luminous journey through the most heart‑stirring melodies that have defined our cinematic history. From the nostalgic glow of “The Wizard of Oz” to the sweeping romance of “Romeo and Juliet,” this polished concert film brings together world‑class talent to celebrate the timeless songs that have echoed through theaters and homes alike. The program lights up with bright soprano Karina Kondrashevska and tenor Oleksandr Chuvpylo, whose voices bring F. Buscaglione and L. Chiosso’s “I Found My Love in Portofino” from *A Little Something Extra* to life. The soaring “Under the Sky of Paris” from *Sous le Ciel de Paris* – performed by Y. Giro and J. Drezhak – interweaves with K. Kondrashevska’s lush rendition of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” (Jerome Kern, O. Harbach) directly from the musical *Roberta*. Zesty lyrics by George Garvarenz and S. Aznavour revive “Une Vie d’Amour” from *Tehran‑43*, while the haunting strains of Nino Rota, L. Cusick, and E. Snyder bring “A Time for Us” from *Romeo and Juliet* to the spotlight in a breathtaking “blowing” arrangement. The dynamic duo of Oleksandr Rudko and Fr. Leigh, K. Sigman whisk audiences into “Where Do I Begin?” (Love Story) from *Love Story*. Be swept away by K. Kondrashevska's unforgettable “Over the Rainbow” from *The Wizard of Oz* (another “blowing” number) before diving into the Beatles’ iconic “Yesterday” from *Yesterday* – a soaring production featuring K. Kondrashevska. A gentle piano by Denys Kashuba introduces the composer's “Una Mattina” from *The Intouchables*, while Oleksandr Chuvpylo channels the drama of “Parla più piano” from *The Godfather*. The charismatic flair of Carlos Gardel and A. Le Pera morphs into “Por una cabeza” from *Tango Bar*, captured by Chuvpylo’s spirited interpretation. An intimate duet (E. Cesari, Ennio Morricone, J. Rapetti) offers “And I Think of You More” from *Once Upon a Time in America*, cozy to the end. The finale rounds out with a heartfelt duet from D. Foster, C.B. Seiger, A. Testa, and T. Renis, delivering “The Prayer” from *Quest for Camelot* – a fitting crescendo that seals the film’s promise: music that transcends the screen.