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Geelong Symphony Orchestra - Music from the Movies

Presented by Geelong Symphony Orchestra

Geelong Symphony Orchestra - Music from the Movies

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From Star Wars to Pirates of the Caribbean, conductor Mario Dobernig brings timeless and classic films to life at Costa Hall, with Music from the Movies.

Geelong Symphony Orchestra will perform iconic and unforgettable themes from favourite movies past and present, highlighting the symphonic nature of this music and demonstrating the skill of this fabulous, and proudly, local orchestra.

This concert promises to impress and excite all kinds of audiences: from families to grandparents; budding musicians to couch dwelling movie lovers; lovers of classical symphonic music to musical theatre tragics, it’s got something for everyone. Prepare to be immersed in the brilliant tracks from Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, and many more songs from movies you know and love!

Join us, for an entertaining concert with many well-known pieces of music from movies, introduced and explained by our guest conductor, Mario Dobernig, and well-known Australian opera singer and entertainer, Sally-Anne Russell.

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Note: Tickets for children under 12 years are free. Please contact Box Office to make this booking.

Featuring

  • Conductor Mario Dobernig
GSO-Mario

On a quest to make a difference, innovator Mario Dobernig is one of the most inspiring music makers of his generation. Mario is Artistic Director and Conductor in Chief for the Art of Sound Orchestra, the Victoria Chorale and co-artistic director of the Albury Chamber Music Festival. He has conducted among others the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Kapfenberger Symphoniker and Orchestra Calliope and at prestigious venues and festivals in Europe, the Middle East, China and Australia.

Film List

  • 2001: A Space Odessy (1968) Richard Strauss, Also Sprach Zarathustra
  • Star Wars Saga (1977 - ) Williams - Star Wars Suite
  • Schindler’s List (1993) Williams - Schindler’s List Theme
  • Lord of the Rings (2000) Howard Shore – The Lord of the Rings Suite
  • Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (2001) John Williams - Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone
  • Pirates of the Caribbean (2003 – 2017) Hans Zimmer – Pirates of the Caribbean
  • The Mission (1986) Moriconne - Gabriel’s Oboe
  • The King’s Speech (2010) Ludwig Van Beethoven - Symphony No.7, 2nd movt.
  • Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) John Williams - Raiders March
  • Zorba the Greek (1964) Mikis Theodorakis – Zorba’s Dance Bouzouki Solo

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Performances

Ticket prices

  • Full Price $60
  • Concession $55
  • Student Under 20 years $20

Venue

Costa Hall - Deakin University Geelong Waterfront

ACCESSIBILITY

For accessible entry to the Costa Hall balconies, please use the central lift located via the main Deakin University Waterfront entrance. The full Deakin University Mobility Map can viewed here.

Duration

100 minutes, including a 20 minute interval

Act 1 | 40 minutes
Interval | 20 minutes
Act 2 | 40 minutes

Note

Tickets for children under 12 years are free. Please contact Box Office to make this booking.

All e-tickets will be sent out 72 hours prior to the performance