Category Archives: Music

Live ‘Gladiator’ performance wows Krakow festival audience

Posted on September 28, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Composer Hans Zimmer was on hand last night for a screening of “Gladiator” accompanied by full orchestra and chorus at the 7th annual Krakow Film Music Festival.

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When Hans Zimmer worried about a gladiator’s kiss

Posted on September 27, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Hans Zimmer will relax tonight at the Krakow Film Music Festival where a live orchestra will play his and Lisa Gerrard’s score at a screening of “Gladiator” but I recall a winter’s day in London almost 15 … Continue reading →

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James Bond music at the Krakow Film Music Festival

Posted on September 27, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Spanish conductor Diego Navarro brought his “The Best of James Bond” concert programme to the Krakow Film Music Festival Friday night as he led the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra and a roster of mostly Polish singers through songs … Continue reading →

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David Arnold on why James Bond music makes a difference

Posted on September 26, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Music and songs from all 23 official James Bond films will be performed at a concert in the Krakow Arena tonight as part of the Krakow Film Music Festival to mark its 007th annual edition.

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‘Kon-Tiki’ with live orchestra at Krakow festival

Posted on September 26, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Screenwriter Petter Skavlan, who wrote the script of Norwegian adventure film “Kon-Tiki”, screened Thursday as part of the Krakow Film Music Festival, says the filmmakers drew on many films for their inspiration.

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Krakow Film Music Festival gets under way

Posted on September 26, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett The 7th edition of the Krakow Film Music Festival, which began in the Polish city on Thursday, has tripled the number of tickets sold to 30,000 this year, organisers said.

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National Theatre to make its first movie: ‘London Road’

Posted on May 12, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett The National Theatre announced its first involvement in the production and distribution of a feature film, a screen version of its hit documentary stage musical “London Road”. The screen adaptation by Alecky Blythe, who wrote the theatrical … Continue reading →

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FILM REVIEW: The Coen Bros.’ ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’

Posted on January 19, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – In the 1960s, the sign that it was time to leave a party was when the humourless bloke with the beard pulled out his guitar. The Coen Bros. make that guy the focus of “Inside … Continue reading →

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‘Life of Pi’ tops World Soundtrack Awards

Posted on October 20, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett GENT, Belgium – Canadian composer Mychael Danna was named best film composer of the year and won the best original film score award for “Life of Pi” at the World Soundtrack Awards.

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Royal Opera House sets 10 shows for Live Cinema

Posted on September 19, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett The Royal Opera House announced 10 titles for its 2013/14 Live Cinema Season including five live ballets and five live operas. The season opened this week with Puccini’s “Turandot” starring American soprano Lise Lindstrom and the next … Continue reading →

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