Eregian writes: I just found out Howard Shore will be one of 10 soundtrack composers attending the World Soundtrack Awards (WSA) in Ghent (Belgium) on October 23. The WSA is part of the ‘Flanders International Film Festival’.

The awards always feature live music performances while film excerpts play in the background. The conductor will be Dirk Brossé, who is currently touring with ‘Star Wars in Concert’. I think this will be a great opportunity to see Shore’s music played live with the added bonus of 9 other high-profile film composers. More..

GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY OPENS OCTOBER 15 LORD OF THE RINGS REHEARSAL TO PUBLIC

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Oct. 8, 2009 The Grand Rapids Symphony has opened for sale to the public the final rehearsal of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. The final rehearsal will take place Thursday, October 15, 7 pm in DeVos Performance Hall.

This event was added due to the significant demand, and limited ticket availability, for the Friday, October 16 concert performance. Continue reading “Grand Rapids LOTR Symphony Opens Doors”

Akron Symphony Opens Pops Season With Music of Vampires, Wizards, and Jedi Knights, October 25. Concert to include music from Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Twilight, and more. Akron—The Akron Symphony begins its 2009-2010 Pops season with the music of Vampires, Wizards, and Jedi Knights on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM at the University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. Conducted by Akron Symphony Associate Conductor Christopher James Lees, Film Music Fantasies will present selections from the musical scores of such blockbuster film franchises as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings, Superman, Spider-man, The Wizard of Oz—and the latest sensation Twilight. Continue reading “Akron Symphony Does LOTR Music”