The Stories of Movie Music with Mark Kermode

Based on Mark Kermode’s book, "Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music".
This concert will celebrate the emotional connection that audiences form with film music. You’ll hear some of your favourite film scores performed by the full CBSO and presented by award-winning film-critic Mark Kermode who’ll guide audiences through the evolution of film scoring. Plus, join us after the concert for a book signing with co-authors of "Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music", Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson! Copies of the book will be available to purchase.
About The Stories of Movie Music with Mark Kermode
In Conversation: Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson
Radio and Podcast Executive Producer and Music Programmer, Jenny Nelson, sits down with award-winning film critic and presenter of this evening's concert, Mark Kermode, for an informal chat about the music in this evening's concert. Join us for this free and unticketed talk from 6:30pm in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space.
Aventurous & Feel-good
'Mood markers' have been carefully assigned to each concert by CBSO Music Director Kazuki Yamada, visiting soloists and conductors, orchestra members and audiences.
If you’re new to this music or wanting to introduce it to a friend or family member, we hope that these badges help both signpost you towards the concerts that are perfect for you and encourage you to try something that you might not otherwise have considered.
So, whatever you’re in the mood for this season – you’re invited to discover your perfect music mix with us.
Programme to include music from...
- Goldsmith, Universal Fanfare (<1min)
- Hans Zimmer, Gladiator Suite (Gladiator) (7mins)
- Saint-Saëns, Introduction & Premier Tableau (l'Assassinat du duc de Guise) (4mins)
- Terr, Overture (The Gold Rush) (2mins)
- Carwithen, Overture (Men of Sherwood Forest) (5mins)
- Rachel Portman, End Titles (Emma) (5mins)
- Jarre, Overture (Lawrence of Arabia) (5mins)
- Howard Shore, A Lord of The Rings Suite (The Lord of the Rings) (6mins)
- Jonny Greenwood, Proven Lands (There Will Be Blood) (2mins)
- Herrmann, A Narrative for Orchestra (Psycho) (3mins)
- John Williams, Main Theme (Jaws) (3mins)
- Pinar Toprak, Captain Marvel (Captain Marvel) (2mins)
- John Williams, Flying Theme (E.T.) (4mins)
- A. R. Rahman, Jai Ho! (Slumdog Millionaire) (4mins)
- Joe Hisaishi, Merry-Go Round of Life (Howl’s Moving Castle) (3mins)
- John Powell, This is Berk (How To Train Your Dragon) (4mins)
- Nainita Desai, The Silence of the City (For Sama) (3mins)
- Hildur Guðnadóttir, Bathroom Dance (Joker) (3mins)
- Schifrin, Theme (Mission Impossible) (3mins)
- Goldsmith, An Unending Story (Basic Instinct) (5mins)
- Anne Dudley, Suite (Elle) (5mins)
- Jocelyn Pook, Naval Officer (Eyes Wide Shut) (5mins)
- David Arnold, The Name’s Bond … James Bond (Casino Royale) (3mins)
Performers

Michael Seal
Conductor
Mark Kermode
Presenter


