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ArtsRock and Rivertown Film Present A History of Movie Music with Leonard Slatkin
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film will present a very special evening with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Maestro Slatkin and WQXR host, Elliott Forrest will chronicle the history of movie music, from silent films (that were never silent), to today, presenting 30 film clips.

Review: BARBIE: THE MOVIE, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 9, 2025

It may have lacked the star power seen in previous shows but the Royal Albert Hall’s latest entry in their Films In Concert events was a night punctuated by laughter, tears and raw emotion. 

Bear McCreary Shares Rare Tracks From Epic Concept Album, 'The Singularity'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025

Bear McCreary has shared two previously unreleased B-sides from his epic concept album, The Singularity. “Escape from the Machines (1995 Demo)” – recorded when McCreary was just 15 years old – and “Supermassive Spiral” are available now. Listen to them here!

Bear McCreary Adds North American Tour Dates To His 'Themes & Variations' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

Award-winning composer and recording artist Bear McCreary has announced North American tour dates set to follow the European leg of his Themes & Variations tour.

The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 

Bear McCreary to Embark on First European Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has announced his first tour of Europe.  Known for his work on God of War, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander, and more, McCreary will be playing selections from his iconic scores along with music from his new album The Singularity.

Review: GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2024

One of the seminal action comedies of the 1980s, Ghostbusters teamed up Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis in a story about three failed parapsychology professors in New York. After losing funding for their scientifically-debatable experiments, set themselves up as paranormal investigators catching and containing all manner of spectral ectoplasm across the Big Apple.

Bear McCreary Writes Soundtrack to New Kevin Smith Film THE 4:30 MOVIE Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 13, 2024

This week, writer-director Kevin Smith’s new film, The 4:30 Movie, premieres with an original soundtrack by award-winning composer Bear McCreary. The two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer’s original soundtrack is available now on all DSPs.

Interview: Marilyn Maye Talks Provincetown, Her Upcoming Town Hall Debut, and What Makes a Song Great
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 19, 2024

After a dozen years of sold-out engagements at the Art House, and a Covid-necessitated poolside show at the Crown & Anchor in 2020, Maye is back this year to give a Broadway-themed concert at Town Hall on August 25, with Tedd Firth on piano, Steve Doyle on bass, and Daniel Glass on drums.

PARTICLE FEVER Musical in Development By David Henry Hwang
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.

Abu Dhabi Festival And Robert Townson Productions Present PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: THE PAINTINGS OF BOB PEAK
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.

Bear McCreary Releases 'The Singularity'
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024

Two-time GRAMMY-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has released his epic album The Singularity digitally via Sparks & Shadows Records. The Singularity is an ambitious concept album, graphic novel, and concert experience featuring a legendary lineup of rock talent. 

Bear McCreary Unveils 'The Singularity'
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024

On Wednesday, May 8, Image Comics will release the ambitious graphic novel companion to the album, created by McCreary with Mat Groom and produced by Black Market Narrative. The multiformat event begins with the premiere of the first single from the album, “Type III” (feat. Rufus Wainwright), available everywhere now.

Royal Albert Hall Adds GHOSTBUSTERS to its Films In Concert Series for 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 14, 2023

The beloved ‘80s sci-fi comedy, Ghostbusters, will join the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert programme to celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary.

Hong Kong Philharmonic Reveals Lineup For the Festive Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023

Celebrate the holiday season with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, who has announced its lineup for the coming months. Learn more about the lineup here!

Celebrate the Festive Season With the Hong Kong Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Let’s celebrate the holiday season with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)! From Christmas to New Year, the HK Phil will present a line up led by conductors Nicholas Buc, Paolo Bortolameolli and Benjamin Northey.

Plano Symphony Orchestra to Present GHOSTBUSTERS, THE MOVIE Live in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will bring the iconic score to life with GHOSTBUSTERS, THE MOVIE in concert. Experience the Grammy-nominated score performed live as the PSO accompanies the two-time Oscar-nominated film. Don't miss the chart-topping theme song 'Ghostbusters!'

The San Francisco Symphony Reveals Summer Programming
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

The San Francisco Symphony has announced programming for its summer season, running July 4–August 5 with concerts at Davies Symphony Hall and outdoor performances at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

Plano Symphony Orchestra Announces 41st Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023

Season highlights include the ¡VIVA MEXICO! concert celebrating Mexican music and dance on Mexican Independence Day, a nostalgic viewing of the classic movie Ghostbusters screened live as the PSO performs Elmer Bernstein's Grammy-nominated score, and a concert with multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Branford Marsalis.

Santa Barbara Symphony Presents PLAINS, TRAINS & VIOLINS, January 21 & 22
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2022

The Santa Barbara Symphony's 70th Anniversary season continues with Plains, Trains & Violins: The Journey of a Lifetime on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 3 pm, preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm.