Alexandre Desplat, the renowned French film composer, orchestrator, and conductor, has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, two Grammy Awards, and numerous other nominations and distinctions. His music has infused life into over 100 films, including The King’s Speech, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game, Lust, Caution, The Shape of Water, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. His exceptional musical talent and deep understanding of cinema allow him to collaborate closely with directors, elevating films across genres with his masterful compositions.
June 20 & 21—Conductor Solrey, a prolific musician and artistic director of Desplat’s music, will lead the HK Phil in this cinematic musical journey, from the pink fantasy of The Grand Budapest Hotel, to the mystical blue poetry of The Shape of Water, culminating in the epic final battle of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
The Film Music of Alexandre Desplat
20 JUN (FRI) 8PM
21 JUN (SAT) 5PM
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Programme Details: https://go.hkphil.org/xa5vli
Online FREE registration by CineClub subscribers will start at 10 am on 16 June (Mon). Each person is entitled to ONE ticket of either one performance. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hkiffs/1736806
