Inspired by Interstellar, our show time-warps cinema history, intersplicing modern film music with silent cinematography with live music
Inspired by the film Interstellar (2014), our show time-warps cinema history, intersplicing modern film music with silent cinematography as we travel through cinema history. With live music including Hans Zimmers film scores for Batman and Da Vinci Code; John Williams Jurassic Park, Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Schindlers List; Ennio Morricones Cinema Paradiso and Gabriels Oboe and Joe Hisashis Spirited Away and Howls Moving Castle. Includes digital cameos from Hollywood icons Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo.
enlightening 5★★★★★ (EdinburghGuide)
Moonlight can pride itself on designing an evening of authentic stories and skilful narration. 5★★★★★ (Corr Blimey)
"artistic director Matthew Shiel shone (ThreeWeeks) 4★★★★
Matthew Shiel
'Matthew Shiel shone' (Three Weeks) and 'Matthew Shiel 'composed' a most enchanting concert. 5 stars!' (Edinburgh Guide) - reviewers are applauding Matthew for his unique, creative and fresh approach to music performance which push the boundaries of what a piano recital can be. Matthew Shiel is an award-winning concert pianist, Usher Hall and Live Music Now Scotland emerging artist who has performed at Usher Hall, The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland, St Giles' Cathedral (Edinburgh), The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (Newcastle) and Glasgow City Halls. Matthew is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has collaborated with festivals including the ben Festival (Copenhagen), Music at Paxton (Berwick) and a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Moonlight
Moonlight is a performing arts company that creates immersive classical music experiences, concerts, shows and exhibitions. It celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration with writers and storytellers, visual artists, dancers and filmmakers (and beyond) to push the boundaries of what a classical concert can be and create the 'performance of the future.'
Our aim is to make classical music appealing to the demands and expectations of a 21st Century audience and make classical music accessible for all.
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