Riveting. Rousing. Romantic.
The Golden Age of Hollywood
Sir Antonio Pappano
Barbican
Programme to be announced.
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
London Symphony Orchestra
Concert repeated on 18 December.
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The Concert
Relive the golden age of Hollywood with music by some of cinema’s most brilliant and influential composers.
The Music
The influx to America of European emigré composers during World War II brought about a revolution in film music. Suddenly, top studios had the pick of richly scored, high-Romantic soundtracks that seemed to go hand in hand with the new fashion for lavish story-telling, and so the talented composers that scored them played an all-important part in the emergence of a Hollywood golden age. This concert will hark back to some of these epic scores, written by composers who changed the face of film forever.
The Performers
From Star Wars and Superman to The Shape of Water and Notting Hill, the LSO has enjoyed a long, illustrious relationship with film music. A thrilling evening is all but guaranteed.
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Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
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Refunds and Exchanges
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Wildcards
£12 or £16 (£12 or £15 for Half Six Fix concerts), plus booking fee. Check availability using the Wildcard link in the Tickets section above. On the concert night, show your Wildcard order email at the Stalls box office to receive a valid ticket worth at least £18 (£15 for Half Six Fix). Find out more about Wildcards.
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Your Visit and Access
Getting to the Barbican
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What to Expect
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