On October 4, 1982, more than 5,000 people filled the sold-out Radio City Music Hall to experience the world premiere of Godfrey Reggio’s film Koyaanisqatsi — the title means “life out of balance” in the Hopi Indian vernacular. Featuring music by Philip Glass the film, which The New York Times called “remarkably seductive,” became a cult classic with its striking take on the state of American civilization through image and sound.

Experience this “entertaining trip” on November 2–3, when the New York Philharmonic performs the score alongside the film with Philip Glass and the Philip Glass Ensemble.

Backstage Pass

John Williams is congratulated by Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith in the green room following the Philharmonic’s presentation of “John Williams: A Night at the Movies,” which featured John Williams conducting music from some of his most popular film scores.

Close Encounters of the Philharmonic Kind

Legendary film composer John Williams returns to the New York Philharmonic for one night only — October 25 — to conduct a program that will feature music and clips from his most iconic films, as well as some of his personal favorites from the “golden age” of Hollywood. He will be joined by violinist Gil Shaham, who will perform music from Scent of a Woman, Schindler’s List, and Fiddler on the Roof.

“Koyaanisqatsi, you’re about to get watched.”

Who’s celebrating Philip Glass’s 75th birthday with the composer and his ensemble? The New York Philharmonic and Avery Fisher Hall audiences on November 2–3, when Glass’s iconic score for Godfrey Reggio’s cult classic — and favorite of Otto Mann —  Koyaanisqatsi will be performed alongside the film, featuring Philip Glass and the Philip Glass Ensemble, conductor Michael Riesman, and The Collegiate Chorale, James Bagwell, director.

Coming to a Concert Hall Near You…

Experience West Side Story on the big screen like you’ve never heard it before, on September 7 and 8. The New York Philharmonic will provide live music to Leonard Bernstein’s score — thanks to an innovative team who has painstakingly removed the music from the original audio tracks — and MGM HD will provide the Academy Award-winning film, freshly remastered for its 50th Anniversary…. Don’t miss it!

5 Great Movie Nights in 2011!

The New York Philharmonic goes to the movies in style this fall! In addition to special performances for the 50th Anniversary of West Side Story on September 7 and 8, and A Night at the Movies with Academy Award-winning composer and conductor John Williams on October 25, the Orchestra presents a third program of music and film on November 2 and 3 to celebrate Philip Glass’s 75th birthday year. The two concerts feature LIVE performances of Mr. Glass’s score for Godfrey Reggio’s 1982 cult classic Koyaanisqatsi — the Philharmonic’s first performances of the work — in conjunction with the film. Joining the Orchestra and the composer will be the Philip Glass Ensemble, conductor Michael Riesman conducting (each in their Philharmonic debuts), as well as the Westminster Symphonic Choir.

Ahoy, Mateys!

Principal Cello Captain Carter Brey — as he is affectionately known — shares another of his passions with us in this short video produced by his colleague, New York Philharmonic trombonist David Finlayson. 

Music: “Sound the Bells,” written and conducted by John Williams, and performed by the New York Philharmonic. Catch John Williams and the Orchestra on October 25 for A Night at the Movies. 

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of West Side Story with the New York Philharmonic!

This September, the Philharmonic plays Laureate Conductor Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score and memorable songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim live, while the newly re-mastered version of West Side Story is shown in HD on the big screen with the original vocals and dialog intact. The iconic film, winner of ten Academy Awards, and one of the greatest achievements in the history of movie musicals, features breath-taking choreography by Jerome Robbins and a masterful book by Arthur Laurents.

The New York Philharmonic’s recent starry concert production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Company will arrive in movie theatres nationwide beginning June 15.

The film of Company will be seen at more than 500 locations with four shows per location, according to Variety. The average ticket price will be $18.

(Source: popculturebrain)