Silver Screen Symphonists

Experience the dazzling fusion of orchestral mastery and cinematic storytelling in *Silver Screen Symphonists*. On October 16, the Houston Symphony Orchestra will open its new Classical Concert Series with a breathtaking showcase of film music through the eyes of a concert hall. The event features Hungarian‑American composer Miklós Rózsa, whose career bridged the “double life” of fine concert music and Hollywood scores—his work includes *Ben‑Hur* and Hitchcock’s *Spellbound*. HSO Concertmaster Josh Holritz and Principal Cello Jesse Christeson star as virtuosic soloists in Rózsa’s lush *Sinfonia Concertante*, bringing an electrifying, intimate dialogue between brass, strings, and violin. The program also pays homage to two of cinema’s most beloved composers: Leonard Bernstein’s evocatively dramatic suite from *On the Waterfront*, and John Williams’ iconic *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* score, reimagined for the concert stage. This evening is a rare opportunity for film score fans and classical music lovers alike to hear iconic soundtracks performed by world‑class musicians in an intimate concert‑film setting. Don’t miss this musical celebration that brings the silver screen to life on the stage. For details and tickets, check the links below.