Korngold & Prokofiev

Experience a powerful journey through darkness and light in this stunning concert film, Korngold & Prokofiev. Witness the CBSO, led by the dynamic Tianyi Lu, navigate a program of profound emotional depth and breathtaking musicality. The evening opens with Iman Habibi’s deeply moving *Zhiân*, a poignant response to state brutality in Iran, yet defiantly hopeful, striving towards a vibrant future. Following this, the remarkable Carolin Widmann delivers a captivating performance of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s luscious Violin Concerto – a work brimming with nostalgic melodies drawn from the composer’s iconic Hollywood film scores for *Another Dawn*, *Anthony Adverse*, and *The Prince and the Pauper*. The program culminates with Sergei Prokofiev’s monumental Symphony No. 5, composed amidst the devastation of World War II and a testament to the enduring greatness of the human spirit. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this unforgettable musical experience.