Beyond the Horizon - The Sounds of Vangelis

Beyond the Horizon - The Sounds of Vangelis

BEYOND THE HORIZON - THE SOUNDS OF VANGELIS
With large orchestra, choir and soloists
Musical direction: Guest Waltzing

With songs from BLADE RUNNER, 1492, CHARIOTS OF FIRE, MISSION TO MARS UVM.

The epic music of the Greek composer Vangelis is one of the most impressive soundscapes in film history. The Oscar-winning composer's music has influenced generations - emotional, visionary and timeless. Vangelis created worlds of sound that have an impact far beyond the world of film. His compositions combine electronic timbres with symphonic power and create musical images of extraordinary intensity. With monumental film music, a large symphony orchestra and impressive large-screen projections, Beyond the Horizon - The Sounds of Vangelis is an atmospheric homage to the visionary work of the Greek composer.

The evening focuses on iconic compositions from world-famous films such as 1492: Conquest of Paradise, Blade Runner, Chariots of Fire, Alexander, The Bounty and Bitter Moon as well as joint compositions with Montserrat Caballé, including "March with Me". The world-famous theme "Conquest of Paradise" in particular is still one of the most powerful musical anthems in film history and is considered a symbol of courage, discovery and human awakening.

Under the musical direction of guest Waltzing, the renowned Czech National Symphony Orchestra (CSNO) interprets the works of Vangelis, while impressive visual projections pick up on the musical images and draw the audience deep into the emotional soundscapes of his compositions. The concert series at Berlin's Admiralspalast focuses on the work of one of the most influential film composers of the 20th century - and promises an extraordinary experience for all lovers of great film music.

Vangelis: A genius of musical images
Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, known as Vangelis, is one of the most important composers of the 20th century. His music is an integral part of film history. He was awarded an Oscar for the film music to "Chariots of Fire". He also created the iconic futuristic soundtrack to Ridley Scott's Blade Runner as well as impressive music for the historical epic Alexander, the psychological drama Bitter Moon (directed by Roman Polanski) and the adventure film The Bounty, with stars such as Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis and Liam Neeson. The music of these films is unmistakable - emotional, visually stunning and deeply human.

An evening of cinematic sound art
The concert "Beyond the Horizon - The Sounds of VANGELIS" is far more than a tribute to his work - it is an impressive overall experience for all fans of film music. The combination of a powerful orchestral sound, excellent musical direction, an outstanding vocal soloist and visually impressive projections creates an atmosphere that gets under your skin. A concert that awakens emotions and lingers long in the memory.

About the orchestra
The CSNO can look back on over 30 years of history and enjoys an excellent reputation throughout Europe. From classical concerts with a large symphony orchestra to film music, musicals and jazz - the CNSO impresses with the versatility and cross-genre musicality of all its musicians. Since its foundation in 1993 by trumpeter Jan Hasenörhl, who is still part of the ensemble today as orchestra manager, and conductor Zdeněk Košler, the orchestra has grown continuously, expanding beyond the borders of the Czech Republic and into the whole world. The CSNO gained international fame through its collaboration with film music legend Ennio Morricone, with whom they recorded several studio albums and toured.

About Gast Waltzing
Gast Waltzing has composed music for over 200 film and television productions, worked with artists such as Scorpions, Amy Macdonald and Gregory Porter and won a Grammy in 2016 for an album with Angélique Kidjo.

In addition to his artistic activities, he was a professor and founded the jazz department of the Luxembourg Conservatoire. He regularly collaborates with the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg and conducts internationally renowned orchestras.
In recent years, he has worked with numerous symphony orchestras worldwide (including the Scottish Royal National Orchestra, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the Prague National Orchestra, the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, the Orchestre Lamoureux, etc.) - as a conductor, orchestral conductor, orchestral soloist, orchestral soloist and conductor. and others) - as a conductor, arranger and with his own compositions - and has had the honor of conducting at the Vienna Musikverein.
More recently, he has developed innovative projects, for example with Kyle Eastwood, in which he rearranged film music for jazz ensemble and symphony orchestra. His particular strength lies in combining different musical styles and artists to create new, creative soundscapes.