Concert series ‘Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music’ with Hildur Guðnadóttir, Kris Bowers, and Nicholas Britell

The Los Angeles Philharmonic proudly presents Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music, a series of three concerts curated by composers Kris Bowers (Green BookBridgerton), Nicholas Britell (MoonlightSuccession), and Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker, Chernobyl, Battlefield 2042), exploring the next generation of film, television, and video game composers, on November 19 and 20, at 20h and November 21, at 14h, at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California.

Concert series ‘Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music’ with Hildur Guðnadóttir, Kris Bowers, and Nicholas Britell

 

In recent years, music for film, television, and even video games, has undergone yet another transformation, with composers coming to the form not only from conservatories but also from the worlds of hip-hop, rock, jazz and experimental music. Many of these composers work in close collaboration with directors to evoke mood as much as emotion. With programs curated by three exciting and decorated film composers, Reel Change celebrates this period of increasingly adventurous music and the wide-ranging influences of its most groundbreaking voices.

 

19/11/2021 – 20h – Friday – REEL CHANGE: HILDUR GUÐNADÓTTIR

 

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Hugh Brunt, conductor

Hildur Guðnadóttir, host & curator

 

Hildur Guðnadóttir won an Emmy and Grammy in 2019 for her score to Chernobyl, then followed it up in 2020 with an Oscar and Grammy win for Joker and this year a highly celebrated soundtrack for the video game Battlefield 2042. The Icelandic composer and cellist curates an evening featuring music by the groundbreaking and adventurous composers who have deeply influenced today’s film music landscape.

 

PROGRAM:

  • Hildur GUÐNADÓTTIR – Under Takes Over
  • Ryuichi SAKAMOTO – The Revenant Main Theme
  • Alvin LUCIER – Silver Streetcar for the Orchestra
  • Kaija SAARIAHO – Nymphéa Reflection: Feroce
  • Mica LEVI – “Love” from Under the Skin
  • GÓRECKI – Symphony No. 4, Op. 85: Deciso—Marcatissimo ma ben tenuto
  • Arvo PÄRT – Fratres (version for String Orchestra and Percussion)
  • LIGETI – Atmosphères
  • Hildur GUÐNADÓTTIR and Sam SLATER (arr. Robert Ames) – Selections from Battlefield 2042
  • Hildur GUÐNADÓTTIR – “Bathroom Dance” from Joker

 

Tickets ($ 20-64 / 17-56 €):

https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/1475/2021-11-19/reel-change-hildur-gunadottir

20/11/2021 – 20h – Saturday – REEL CHANGE: KRIS BOWERS

 

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Anthony Parnther, conductor

Andrew Bain, horn

Kris Bowers, composer, curator

 

Emmy Award-winning composer and jazz pianist Kris Bowers has been celebrated for his film scores and shows like Green Book,King Richard and Bridgerton. This concert explores Bowers’ musical voice with selections from his career performed with original short films created especially for this concert, as well as music from genre-straddling composers—like Owen Pallett and Ryuichi Sakamoto—whose fluidity has inspired Bowers’ approach. Plus, LA Phil Principal Horn Andrew Bain performs the world premiere of Bowers’ new concerto.

 

PROGRAM:

  • Inspirations – Medley: Selections from composers such as Shigeru Umebayashi, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Owen Pallett, Arcade Fire, Björk, Jason Moran and John Brion.
  • Kris BOWERS – Concerto for Horn (world premiere, LA Phil commission)
  • Kris BOWERS – King Richard Medley
  • Kris BOWERS – Green Book Medley
  • Kris BOWERS – When They See Us Medley
  • Kris BOWERS – Bridgerton Medley

 

 

Tickets ($ 55-192 / 48-168 €):

https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/1476/2021-11-20/reel-change-kris-bowers

21/11/2021 – 14h – Sunday – REEL CHANGE: NICHOLAS BRITELL

 

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Hugh Brunt, conductor

Nicholas Britell, composer, curator

 

Composer Nicholas Britell is a two-time Academy Award nominee and an Emmy winner who has been lauded for his collaborations with Barry Jenkins (MoonlightIf Beale Street Could TalkThe Underground Railroad) and Adam McKay (The Big ShortViceSuccession). Britell curates an evening showcasing some of today’s most innovative composers and scores. Featuring works by Mica Levi, Terence Blanchard, Jonny Greenwood, Kathryn Bostic and Britell himself, this evening will be a unique celebration of their works in live performance. A special bonus will be the first live performance of selections from Britell’s new score to Adam McKay’s upcoming Netflix comedy Don’t Look Up.

 

PROGRAM:

  • Nicholas BRITELL – Selections from Vice
  • Mica LEVI – Selections from Jackie
  • Gary YERSHON – “Mr. Turner” from  Turner
  • Terence BLANCHARD – Selections from Malcolm X
  • Jonny GREENWOOD – Selections from There Will Be Blood
  • Nicholas BRITELL – Selections from The Underground Railroad
  • Nicholas BRITELL – “Encomium” from If Beale Street Could Talk
  • Kathryn BOSTIC – Selections from Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
  • Nicholas BRITELL – Selections from Don’t Look Up

 

Tickets ($ 20-64 / 17-56 €):

https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/1477/2021-11-21/reel-change-nicholas-britell

 

COVID PROTOCOLS

To enable the safest possible reopening for indoor events, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association requires proof of full vaccination for all audience members, staff and artists at LA Phil-presented concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall beginning October 9, 2021.