Home Alone In Concert
About This Event
Event: Home Alone In Concert Venue: David Geffen Hall The New York Philharmonic will perform John Williams's iconic score live alongside the screening of the holiday classic "Home Alone," starring Macaulay Culkin as the young protagonist, Kevin McCallister, who must protect his home from two inept burglars.
About Home Alone(film_score)
First released in 1990, *Home Alone* follows eight-year-old Kevin McCallister as he’s left behind for the holidays and turns his house into a homemade defense system when two burglars arrive. In New York, the score is heard live at David Geffen Hall and Kings Theatre, with conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, the New York Philharmonic, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus under director Dianne Berkun Menaker. John Williams’s music treats slapstick with serious craft, a rare case where orchestral writing sharpens the comedy instead of softening it. The film’s later New York sequel helped fold the franchise into the city’s seasonal calendar.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
John Williams
Step into the enchanting world of John Williams, where the grandeur of classical symphonies meets the thrilling pulse of rock and pop. A luminary in the music scene, Williams has mesmerized audiences at iconic venues like David Geffen Hall and NJPAC, often collaborating with the esteemed New York Philharmonic.
Constantine Kitsopoulos
Constantine Kitsopoulos is a conductor who has worked with various orchestras and opera companies, known for his contributions to classical music performances.
Brooklyn Youth Chorus Dianne Berkun Menaker, director
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus is a choral ensemble that provides vocal training and performance opportunities for young singers, directed by Dianne Berkun Menaker.