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Soaring Film Scores

"Soaring Film Scores" is a special orchestral performance held at the Michael Klein Music Tent in Aspen. Conducted by Ken Yanagisawa, the event features the Aspen Festival Orchestra performing a curated selection of cinematic music that spans from early animation to contemporary blockbusters. The program emphasizes the role of orchestral compositions in driving the emotional narrative of films.

Date
Jul 19, 2026
Location
Aspen
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Soaring Film Scores

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Highlights

  • Performance by the Aspen Festival Orchestra led by Ken Yanagisawa
  • Violin solo by Dorothy DeLay Fellowship recipient William Yeh
  • Musical program featuring tracks from E.T., Toy Story, and Lord of the Rings
  • Exploration of the historical connection between 'Kings Row' and 'Star Wars'
The concert explores the history and evolution of film music, featuring works by renowned composers such as John Williams, Howard Shore, and Randy Newman. Conductor Ken Yanagisawa developed the program to highlight how scores have shaped audience experiences across different genres, including Disney classics like "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and Pixar's "Up." The selection also includes music from "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Magnificent Seven," illustrating the transition from classic Hollywood westerns to modern fantasy epics.

A key performance during the evening features 16-year-old violin fellow William Yeh, who will play Franz Waxman’s "Carmen Fantasy" from the 1946 movie "Humoresque." Additionally, the program connects historical scores to modern hits, showcasing the influence of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s "Kings Row" on later cinematic masterpieces. This family-friendly event focuses on the indispensable nature of music in storytelling, moving film scores from the background to the center of the concert stage.

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Michael Klein Music Tent
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