The Age of Hollywood

The Age of Hollywood invites you to a cinematic odyssey through the silver screen’s golden era, masterfully curated by acclaimed mezzo‑soprano Jennifer Johnston and pianist Julius Drake. In this evocative concert film, the music of Hollywood’s most revered film composers is woven into a narrative that celebrates the comings of European maestros who, fleeing the turmoil of the 1930s, found a sanctuary in America and helped shape an unforgettable cinematic soundscape. Johnston—renowned for her heroic interpretations of Mahler, Wagner, Britten, Beethoven and Elgar—brings her trademark intensity and emotional depth to the spotlight. Her 2021 Royal Philharmonic Society Singer Award highlights a career built on fierce commitment to both performance and education, qualities that shine through every note of this program. Julius Drake’s piano accompaniment provides a lush, intimate backdrop, allowing each song to resonate with its deserved grandeur. Highlights of the programme include: - Erich Wolfgang Korngold – “Sonett für Wien” and “When You Are Gone” - Kurt Weill – “Youkali” - Arnold Schoenberg – “Tauben von Gurre” (Gurre‑Lieder) - Hans Eisler – “Hollywood; I Saw Many Friends” - Mario Castelnuovo‑Tedesco – “Piccino Piccio; Ninna Nanna” - Bernard Hermann – “I Have Dreamt (Wuthering Heights)” - Nino Rota – “Speak Softly, Love” (unaccompanied from *The Godfather*) - Franz Waxman – “A Place in the Sun” - Jerome Moross – “Another Day, Another Sunset” (*The Big Country*) - Dimitri Tiomkin – “The Green Leaves of Summer” (*The Alamo*) - Miklós Rózsa – “The Falcon & The Dove” (*El Cid*) and “Spellbound” - Max Steiner – “Devotion” (*Consolation Marriage*) and “My Own True Love” (*Gone With The Wind*) - Sherman Brothers – “Feed the Birds” (*Mary Poppins*), “Hushabye Mountain” (*Chitty Chitty Bang Bang*), “Fain I Know You” (*Sleeping Beauty*), “I’ll Be Seeing You” (*The Seventh Seal*), “You Can Fly!” (*Peter Pan*) - “When You Wish Upon A Star” (*Pinocchio*) Experience a careful selection of songs that not only reflect the creative genius of Hollywood’s golden age but also honor the resilient stories of those who brought their craft to new horizons. Details and tickets are available through the provided links—don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of Hollywood’s legacy.