Below is an overview of concerts we most likely will attend.
The Good, the Bad, Me and Morricone
In Groningen, a concert will be held where we will be immersed in the world of the greatest composers and directors of Italian descent, evoked by the richness of sound of a masterful symphonic orchestra and choir! At least that is the marketing pitch. We do not know which orchestra or conductor will be performing, but with the music of Ennio Morricone, we will probably have a great time.
Desplat conducts his film music
Over the past twenty years, Alexandre Desplat has received twelve Oscar nominations for Best Original Score—more than any other composer. The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra has performed his music before, but this is the first time Desplat himself will be conducting his own work.
Kebu: Urban Skies Tour
Officially not film music, but synthesizer virtuoso Kebu, whom we have seen perform a couple of times, is known for occasionally playing music from movies. He will be touring Europe in 2026, and we will be going to his concert in Amsterdam on April 21.
A Royal Evening at the Symphony
In August 2025, we attended one of the film music concerts by the DR Symfoniorkestret, which regularly appear on everyone’s YouTube timeline who is into film music. We had a great time back then, and we are looking forward to returning to Denmark for their concert in August 2026.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert
Each year in November, a Harry Potter movie is shown with the Rotterdam Philharmonic performing the music. We have written reports about almost all of them. This year it’s the turn of the second Harry Potter film, which we haven’t written about yet. We hope to rectify that.
‘De Avond of Filmmuziek’ (Night of the Film music)
This concert is the biggest film music concert in the Netherlands and is always recorded for television. We have been attending these concerts for many years. You can read about the last editions here. Of course, Soundtrack World will be present.
If you are looking for a concert which is not listed above, you can always visit the website Movies In Concert. On this website, you will most likely find a nice concert, meeting your taste.
