John Wilson en Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest - Golden Age of Hollywood
The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Wilson goes back to the heyday of Hollywood. Big cinema hits from Hollywood's golden age come to life in the concert hall with almost a century of film music. During this concert in the Royal Concertgebouw, music from various Hollywood films will be performed, the films themselves will not be shown.
John Wilson en Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest - Golden Age of Hollywood
The Golden Age of Hollywood
The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra plays music from the golden years of Hollywood, from the comical adventures of Tom and Jerry to the historical spectacle of Ben-Hur . The Golden Age of Hollywood shows that music plays an important role in the success of a film. Bernard Herrmann's shrill violins, for example, make the tension palpable in Psycho . And his poignant music for Citizen Kane fits perfectly with the menacing atmosphere of the film.
Film music
Even without a moving image, the film music to these classics immediately evokes romance, drama and tension. In the heyday of the synthesizer, John Williams brought human drama to life by using symphonic film music from the 1930s as a source of inspiration for the space classic Star Wars . And it is clear to hear that Korngold's music for Robin Hood was one of the most important examples.
| Saturday 24 June | 20:15 |
| Sunday 25 June | 14:15 |