Leonard Slatkin's Hollywood

Step into the Hollywood sound for a night of cinematic brilliance as legendary conductor Leonard Slatkin takes the podium for the first time this season as the Nashville Symphony’s Music Advisor. Six-time GRAMMY® winner and lifelong champion of classical and film music, Slatkin—born and raised in Hollywood—brings his deep Hollywood ties and signature artistry to this dazzling program of iconic movie scores. For one unforgettable evening, “Slatkin’s Hollywood” transports listeners from the golden age of film to modern masterpieces, turning the silver screen into symphonic art. Experience the daring adventure of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s *The Sea Hawk Overture*, the haunting suspense of Bernard Herrmann’s *Suite from Psycho*, the sweeping emotion of Alfred Newman’s *Theme from The Song of Bernadette*, and the lush romance of Miklós Rózsa’s *Spellbound Concerto for Piano and Orchestra*. Be bold with Jerry Goldsmith’s “The New Enterprise” from *Star Trek*, relive the Americana spirit of John Williams’ *The Cowboys Overture* and Randy Newman’s *Suite from The Natural*, and be captivated by the mesmerizing power of Hildur Guðnadóttir’s *Call Me Joker* and Hans Zimmer’s *The Dark Knight Orchestra Suite*. Guests are encouraged to embrace the Hollywood spirit—come dressed for the red carpet or channel your favorite film character for a night where everyone is a star! This concert marks the Nashville Symphony’s official kickoff of the Symphony of America program, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through the power of sound, spirit, and storytelling. From the cinematic grandeur of Slatkin’s Hollywood to the wide-open plains of *America the Beautiful*, join us for a season-long journey through the sounds that define our nation. [Details & tickets]