Great cinema

Great Cinema brings the magic of the Tonhalle’s final concert of the season to your screen, transforming a powerful program into a cinematic experience of soaring emotion and unforgettable music. Witness Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s dazzling Violin Concerto in D major, as the composer weaves themes from his iconic Hollywood scores—**Another Dawn** (1937), **Anthony Adverse** (1936), and **The Prince and the Pauper** (1937)—sparkling across the stage and reminding us of his pivotal role in the Golden Era of film. A cinematic jewel in its own right, the concerto melds lush orchestral color with the dramatic flair of storytelling, earning Korngold two Oscars for his cinematic contributions. The program continues with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s deeply personal Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36, a work shaped by the composer’s unhappy marriage to Antonina Ivanovna. The symphony confronts resignation to fate while balancing it with vivacious, dance-like passages that convey fleeting moments of joy—an emotional dialogue that resonates with listeners on both personal and universal levels. Adding a contrasting tonal warmth, the concert culminates with Giuseppe Martucci’s Nocturne op. 70, a serene, reflective piece that underscores the evening’s lyrical range. Tucked beneath the grand gestures of Korngold and Tchaikovsky’s symphonic height lies an intimate echo of whispered pianistic grace. Grab your seat, or stream the entire journey, and let “Great Cinema” transport you from the gilded concert hall to a vibrant world where music and cinema merge into one unforgettable night of great cinema. Details & tickets available now.