Light and Shadow Like a Dream

Experience the magic of cinema through music in Light and Shadow Like a Dream! This stunning concert film showcases a powerhouse orchestra performing iconic scores from beloved films. Journey through a breathtaking program featuring John Williams’ thrilling “Star Wars” theme, Ennio Morricone’s sweeping soundscapes from “The Untouchables,” “Cinema Paradiso,” and “The Legend of 1900,” and Sergey Rachmaninov’s passionate “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,” interwoven with a poignant excerpt from "Back in Time 70 Years." The journey continues with more of Morricone’s cinematic brilliance in "Once Upon a Time in America," alongside James Horner’s unforgettable “Titanic” suite. Following a welcome intermission, the program explores contemporary film scores, including pieces by A Kun from "Speeding Life 2," "Winning the Championship," and "A Bite of New Year," as well as thrilling suites from "Changjin Lake," "The Wandering Earth," and the visually captivating "Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King.” Concluding the unforgettable evening is Liu Chi / Qu Shizhiyou’s powerful orchestral rendition of “My Motherland,” inspired by the moving interlude from “The Battle of Shangganling.” Prepare to be transported by this extraordinary celebration of film music!