Festival Radio France Occitanie Montpellier: Opening Film Music

On July 5, Festival Radio France Occitanie Montpellier invites you to experience “Opening Film Music,” a cinematic journey that brings the unforgettable soundtracks of cinema’s most iconic moments to life. Under the masterful baton of Chloé Dufresne, audiences will hear the soaring emotions that underpinned legendary films—from Max Steiner’s pioneering scores for *King Kong* and *Gone with the Wind* to James Horner’s epic music for *Avatar* and *Titanic*. Dr. John Williams will recall the starry magic of *Star Wars*, the alien wonder of *E.T.*, and the terror of *Jaws*. The concert also pays tribute to the great classics of the previous century, whose music—though not commissioned for film—lends its depth to the silver screen; think Giuseppe Verdi, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Gustav Mahler. And of course, the unparalleled Ennio Morricone, whose unforgettable pieces graced the works of Bertolucci, Pasolini, and Sergio Leone—think *The Good, the Bad and the Ugly* and *Once Upon a Time in the West*. Even the talented Francis Lai takes the stage, weaving his lyrical touch into this spectacular program. Join us for a beautiful sleepless night on the black screen of Montpellier’s night sky, where the music of film becomes an immersive, shared experience. Find details and tickets online.