Film Music: Legends of the Silver Screen

Film Music: Legends of the Silver Screen invites you to journey into the heart of movie magic. Join the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Košice under the baton of conductor Rastislav Štú, with the Virtuoso violin of the Slovak Philharmonic concertmaster, as they unravel the soundtracks that have defined generations. The program sails from John Williams’ soaring “Flight to Neverland” from *Hook* to the nostalgic “Suite” of *Forrest Gump* by Alan Silvestri. Feel the heart of Kyoto in “Sayuri’s Theme” from *A Geisha* and the primal roar of “Main Theme” from *Jurassic Park*. A cinematic odyssey continues with Hans Zimmer (arr. J. Wasson) for *Gladiator* and John Williams’ glittering “Escapades” from *Catch Me If You Can*. The Argentine soul of Carlos Gardel comes alive in the tango “Por una cabeza,” arranged by J. Williams, performed as a solo violin masterpiece from *Scent of a Woman* and *Schindler’s List*. The spell‑binding “Hedwig’s Theme” from *Harry Potter* rounds out the first act before a brief intermission. The second act explodes from the heroic “Independence Day” by David Arnold to the sweeping “Suite” from *Apollo 13* by James Horner. The majestic “Interstellar” by Hans Zimmer, the otherworldly “Flight” from *E.T.* by John Williams, and the iconic “Star Wars – March of the Empire (Darth Vader)” complete the journey, drawing you through the soundtrack universe from the triumph of Princess Leia to the heart‑pounding march of the Empire. Don’t miss this cinematic concert experience, where every note tells a story.