Great British Film Music

Concert on October 22nd 2015!

After its successful focus on France last year, Film Fest Gent is to include a British focus as part of its next edition. Following this focus, Film Fest Gent will also celebrate the rich tradition of British film music by organising the concert GREAT BRITISH FILM MUSIC at Music Centre the Bijloke, that will provide an anthology of the work of both classical and contemporary film composers, whom have made a remarkable contribution to the image and success of British cinema.

Virtually every significant name in British film music will be highlighted, from William Walton to John Barry, George Fenton and Michael Nyman. Their celebrated scores will be accompanied by excerpts from celebrated British films, including Richard III, Henry V, Shakespeare in Love, Far from the Madding Crowd, Murder on the Orient Express, Dangerous Liaisons, Battle of Britain, The Ipcress File and The Knack.

Thursday 22 October 2015 at 20:00 at Music Center De Bijloke in Ghent. Performed by Brussels
Philharmonic and conducted by Dirk Brossé. The concert will be accompanied by film excerpts on the big
screen of classics as well as modern highlights of British cinema. As guests of honour we welcome
Stephen Warbeck and George Fenton, whose most well known music will be performed.