Magic of Movie XVIII

Magic of Movie XVIII invites you to experience the spellbinding world of cinema music in a live orchestral setting. As Steven Spielberg famously declared, “Without John Williams, bicycles don’t really fly, neither do brooms in Quidditch matches, nor do men in red cloaks. There is no ‘power’, dinosaurs don’t walk the earth, we don’t marvel, we don’t cry, we don’t believe.” In this 18th edition of the series, the Deutsche Philharmonie Merck—arguably the most experienced orchestra in the region when it comes to film music—will bring these iconic scores to life. Under the baton of Kiril Stankow, First Kapellmeister at the Staatstheater Kassel and a proven connoisseur of cinematic music, who also conducts the “Film in Concert” programs at his house, audiences will hear classics of screen sound alongside soundtracks from Hollywood productions of recent years and decades. The program celebrates the extraordinary power of film music to move more than just the ears. Join us for two unforgettable performances – discover details and secure your tickets today.