Love That Came Off the Screen

Love That Came Off the Screen invites you on a cinematic journey where beloved film scores bloom into fresh, heartfelt symphonic celebrations. The Orpheus Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by Honored Artist Sergey Kondrashev, brings timeless melodies—including Nino Rota’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Michel Legrand’s luminous “Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” Glen Miller’s spirited “Sun Valley Serenade” and many more—to life with new depth and passion. Accompanying the music, Russia’s People’s Artist Igor Vernik shares intimate stories of love, triumph, and the inspirations that fueled these composers and directors, turning every score into a living memory. The concert is divided into two evocative parts. **Part 1**: - Glen Miller: music from *Sun Valley Serenade* - Mike Norman: “James Bond Theme” - Edith Artemiev: music from *Slave of Love* (“Where Are You, Dream?”) - Michel Legrand: music from *The Umbrellas of Cherbourg* (“I’ll Be Waiting for You”) - Giorgio Barbieri: music for *Last Tango in Paris* - Nino Rota: music for *Romeo and Juliet* **Part 2**: - Klaus Badelt: music from *Pirates of the Caribbean* - Michel Legrand: “The Summer Knows” from *Summer of ’42* - Henry Mancini: music from *Breakfast at Tiffany’s* (“Moon River”) - Ennio Morricone: music from *Once Upon a Time in America* - Julius Mandel: “The Shadow of Your Smile” - Ilya Schwartz: music from *Melodies of the White Night* - Nino Rota: music for *The Godfather* From the soft lunar glow of “Moonlight River” to the epic tragedy of *The Godfather*, the orchestra’s performance illuminates each composition as an independent symphonic work while honoring its cinematic roots. This night is not staged for a screen—it is staged for your imagination, guided by the voices of great artists and the music that shaped film history. Join us for a memorable evening that turns cinema’s soundtracks into a living, breathing tribute to love and memory.