Canterbury: Philharmonia at the Movies

The evening

A handful of notes can warn you of a villain approaching. A short melody can instantly transport you to an entirely different universe. Film scores don’t just accompany great movies – they make them unforgettable.

From being used in advertising to being featured on study playlists, music from the big screen has become one of the most popular genres of orchestral music to listen to today, whether digitally or live in the concert hall.

And the musicians of the Philharmonia are no strangers to the world of cinema – in fact, they’re the go-to orchestra for many film composers, and with the Orchestra’s impressive recording catalogue, it’s likely you’ve heard their musicians on your screen before. Tonight, experience the magic of the movies as the players take centre-stage to celebrate the power of film music, in a concert packed full of cinematic masterpieces.