A highly anticipated Spirited Away concert by Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra. Spirited Away, the animated film from 2001 was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli and the music scored by Joe Hisaishi. The movie was a landmark in animated cinema with a story about a 10-yr old girl, Chihiro, who stumbles into a mystical spirit and worlds.

Epic soundscapes and atmospheric and emotional composition by Nishiki Tsukasa Saitoh: The Elden Ring (main Theme) Saito has a way to weave and blend orchestral grandeur with haunting melodies.

Star Wars Suite John Williams: What can we say, some of us all remember the opening credits “In a Galaxy far, far away” from the 1977 original movie filmed by George Lucas which went onto to become a 9 movies series.

Aram Khachaturian Adagio from Spartacus was originally scored for a ballet Spartacus and was later adapted for the TV series The Onedin Line. The music evokes classic sailing vessels and the grandeur and emotional depth of maritime adventure and personal drama.
Jeremy Soule’s Song of the DragonBorn, iconic theme released 2011 from the Elder Srcolls V: Skyrim blends classical and Nordic influences.

Howard Shore’s Fellowship of the Ring sets the tone of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Hard to believe written in 2001, the music reflects the epic nature of the wordsmithing and the world created by Tolkein and the magical landscapes in New Zealand as shown in the movies.