Saturday 21 November, 20:00

The Orchestra Brings Cinema to Life

The Conservatoire populaire’s symphony orchestra brings the great screen to life with an evening of iconic film music. Advanced students deliver sweeping orchestral performances that balance cinematic power and subtlety, while a local instrumental ensemble opens with fresh, community-rooted interpretations. Expect a richly layered programme that moves between stirring themes and intimate motifs, creating an immersive, theatrical soundworld that celebrates the storytelling force of cinema through music.

Chemin du Bois-des-Arts 62,
1226 Thônex
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Photo Credit: DR

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