Stanley Kubrick’s 3-hours science fiction masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey” is a visionary journey through the history and future of humanity. Its iconic images are interwoven with famous works from music history: from the “Danube Waltz” and “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” to György Ligeti’s “Atmosphères” and “Lux Aeterna.” In this film concert, the film will be shown on the big screen while the Konzerthausorchester and the RIAS Kammerchor perform the original film score live. With intermission.In cooperation with Warner Bros. Discovery, Southbank Centre London and British Film Institute
A Space Odyssey
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Stanley Kubrick’s 3-hours science fiction masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey” is a visionary journey through the history and future of humanity. Its iconic images are interwoven with famous works from music history: from the “Danube Waltz” and “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” to György Ligeti’s “Atmosphères” and “Lux Aeterna.” In this film concert, the film will be shown on the big screen while the Konzerthausorchester and the RIAS Kammerchor perform the original film score live. With intermission.In cooperation with Warner Bros. Discovery, Southbank Centre London and British Film Institute
Original-Filmmusik mit Auszügen aus: - György Ligeti - „Atmosphères“ für OrchesterGyörgy Ligeti - „Lux Aeterna“ für ChorGyörgy Ligeti - Kyrie für gemischten Chor und Orchester aus dem RequiemRichard Strauss - „Also sprach Zarathustra“ – Sinfonische Dichtung (nach Friedrich Nietzsche) op. 30Johann Strauß (Sohn) - „An der schönen blauen Donau“ - Walzer op. 314Aram Chatschaturjan - Adagio aus dem Ballett „Gajaneh“
Artists/Collaborators: Konzerthausorchester Berlin, RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, Peter Rundel (Dirigent)