Concert V: Lights, Camera, Orchestra! Annual Wendy Brown Fundraiser and Guest Conductor Competition

Join the Catskill Symphony Orchestra for a breathtaking cinematic journey in *Concert V: Lights, Camera, Orchestra!*—an unforgettable evening where the full orchestra brings the magic of film scores straight to your seat. Experience the emotional power of soaring themes, intimate moments, heart‑pounding action, and transformative Magic that turns cinema’s moving images into pure musical brilliance. From timeless classics to contemporary favorites, the program showcases composers who made film scores essential storytelling instruments—illustrating how music amplifies emotion, deepens meaning, and transports listeners into imagined worlds. After a brief intermission, the orchestra explodes into the full dramatic range of cinematic music, delivering sweeping orchestrations, intricate instrumental conversations, thunderous crescendos, and delicate passages that capture the infinite emotional landscape of film. These moments remind us why film scores become beloved classics, why we hum them long after leaving the theater, and why a live orchestra adds new dimension and immediacy to these works. More than a celebration of great music, this season finale is a joyous community gathering and a heartfelt fundraiser in memory of longtime CSO supporter and board member Wendy Brown. Her passion for grassroots orchestral education continues to shape our mission, creating pathways for every student in the region to experience the wonder of orchestral music. Take part in a night of imagination, beauty, and shared experience—because the magic of cinema and orchestral music belongs to everyone. Reserve your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary tribute and musical adventure.