Swords and Sorcery

Prepare to be swept away into realms of magic, myth, and adventure as the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra presents **Swords and Sorcery – Fantasy Movies in Concert**. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Maltz Performing Arts Center becomes a portal to fantastical worlds, where sweeping strings and soaring voices bring your favorite cinematic adventures to life. Relive the heroic quests of *The Lord of the Rings*, journey through Hogwarts with *Harry Potter*, and explore the lush, otherworldly landscapes of *Avatar*. Soar with dragons in *How to Train Your Dragon*, experience the dark intrigue of *Game of Thrones*, and wander enchanted forests in *Princess Mononoke* and *Spirited Away*. Feel the swashbuckling excitement of *Pirates of the Caribbean* and *Hook*, and the magical odyssey of *Willow* – every moment rendered with breathtaking orchestral power and majestic choral harmonies. This isn’t just a concert; it’s an immersive, cinematic experience. Each note, crescendo, and haunting melody is performed live by a 100‑piece full symphonic orchestra, enveloping you in the unforgettable music that has defined generations of fantasy storytelling. Swords will clash, magic will ignite, and dragons will soar for an unforgettable night of epic cinematic sound! With music from Howard Shore, John Williams, James Horner, John Powell, Ramin Djawadi, Joe Hisaishi, and others.