Film Music Gala - Beautiful Presents

Step into a winter wonderland of sound as the Babelsberg Film Orchestra invites you to its Film Music Gala – Beautiful Presents, a festive journey that reminds us that no matter the ups and downs, Christmas—and the music that celebrates it—returns each year. On the evening before Christmas Eve, the orchestra reaches deep into its gift box, unveiling a sparkling program of heart‑warming Christmas themes and cinematic treasures that span dramas, comedies, romances, and even spine‑tingling horrors set against yuletide backdrops. The gala opens with Alan Silvestri’s soaring “The Polar Express,” swirls through Harry Gregson‑Williams’s “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “Miracle on 8th Street” by Bruce Broughton, the clever “Home Alone” of John Williams, the romantic “Love Actually” by Craig Armstrong, and the timeless lullaby “Mary Poppins” by Robert B. Sherman along with many other unforgettable pieces. Recommended for families with children aged 10 and over, this holiday concert promises a glittering night of film music that will keep the spirit of Christmas alive in every heart. Join us for an unforgettable celebration that proves no matter what life throws at us, we’re never far from the magic of the holidays.