Music of Hollywood: Goldsmith & Poledouris

Immerse yourself in the sweeping soundscape of Hollywood’s golden age at “Music of Hollywood: Goldsmith & Poledouris.” On Sunday, October 4 2026, Prague’s Film Music Prague festival transforms the city into a cinematic concert hall, offering a grand symphonic evening dedicated to two titans of film scoring—Jerry Goldsmith and Basil Poledouris. The Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Chuhei Iwasaki, brings these iconic themes to life, weaving together the unmistakable styles of both composers into a thrilling journey across the silver screen. Both Goldsmith and Poledouris are celebrated for their pioneering collaborations with Dutch director Paul Verhoeven, where fearless musical accompaniment intensified satire, raw action, and psychological tension. This shared legacy echoes throughout the program, as each composer’s mastery is spotlighted with precision and reverence. **Program highlights** - **Jerry Goldsmith:** - *Basic Instinct* – the hypnotic, darkly mysterious score featuring a memorable woodwind motif, a testament to Goldsmith’s Academy‑Award‑nominated brilliance. - *Total Recall* – a futuristic action suite where Goldsmith fused a symphonic orchestra with groundbreaking Kurzweil synthesizers and unconventional rhythms—an unforgettable theme that remains ahead of its time. - *Star Trek: First Contact* and *Alien* – cinematic landmarks that showcase Goldsmith’s emotive range. - **Basil Poledouris:** - *RoboCop* suite – a masterful blend of cold, industrial brass and the deeply human heart of a mechanical hero. - *Starship Troopers* – the dynamic, fierce Klendathu Drop that captivates with its uncompromising, military march structure. - *Conan the Barbarian* – an ode to the mythic epic, remembered for Poledouris’s hands‑on use of a blacksmith’s anvil during its original recording. - *Free Willy!* – a touching, cinematic gem that rounds out Poledouris’s world‑wide contributions. Additional treasures from both composers—*Alien*, *Rambo*, and more—are woven into this robust repertoire, offering a rich panorama of world cinema’s most memorable music. The program may evolve, ensuring every performance remains as dynamic as the films it celebrates. **Be part of history.** Tickets and further details are available through the provided links. Join us for an unforgettable nighttime harmony that will leave you humming the soundtrack of Hollywood’s legendary stories.