The Magic of Cinema - April 18, 2026

Dr. Anna Binneweg presents the magic of the music of the movies and the incredible talents of your, up-and-coming musicians for an unforgettable evening that will have you humming along.

The three winners of the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artists Concerto Competition will perform as solosits with the orchestra. You will be amazed at the talent of these high school students from all around our state.

Then it's off to the movies for a performance that demonstrates how cinematic music directors have turned to classical music time and time again to set the tone and tell the visual story. Our soloists are Natalie Conte, soprano, and Jennifer Blades, mezzo-soprano.

Bernstein, Fancy Free: Three Dance Variations

Young Artists Winners

Intermission

R. Strauss, Also Sprach Zarathustra; opening theme only -- from 2001: A Space Odyssey

Bizet, Habanera from Carmen -- from Up!

Bellini, Casta Diva from Norma -- from Age of Ultron

Mascagni, Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana -- from Godfather III

Offenbach, Barcarolle (duet) from Tales of Hoffman -- from Life is Beautiful

Delibes, Flower Duet from Lakmé -- from Hunger, True Romance, Meet the Parents, and more

John Williams, 1941 March -- from 1941

Beethoven, Symphony No. 5; last movement only -- from Indiana Jones

Music Director and Conductor Dr. Anna Binneweg

Host or Publisher Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra