The Breath of the Wind: Dates, Cities & Tickets

Step into a world of melodic wonder with The Breath of the Wind, a concert film that brings the luminous works of Sergey Prokofiev and Erich Wolfgang Korngold to life. In this cinematic celebration, the Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana, under the visionary baton of conductor Pietari Inkinen, presents Emmanuel Pahud’s soaring flute performance as he guides the audience through Prokofiev’s “Soncovka” (1891), the evocative “Mosca” (1953), and a striking arrangement of the “Sonata in D major, Op. 94 bis” by Stefan Koncz. The program unfolds with a moderate tempo pace, punctuated by an energetic Scherzo, an Andante, and a spirited “Allegro con brio” that brings bold romantic flair to the stage.

Next, audiences are transported to the lush orchestration of Korngold’s Symphony in F♯ Op. 40, originally composed in Brno in 1897 and revived in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, 1957. This masterpiece blends a fast‑paced Scherzo, a gentle Trio, an Adagio, and a resplendent finale. As the slow movement weaves themes from Elizabeth & Essex and Captain Blood, the finale brings in the heroic motif from Kings Row, creating a triumphant and emotionally resonant conclusion.

Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or discovering these scores for the first time, The Breath of the Wind offers an intimate, cinematic experience that celebrates the power of music and the art of live performance. For details & tickets, visit our website.