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News & Current Events Mar 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is going to be performed by The Colorado Symphony in concert, film screening with live orchestra

Posted by cyPersimmon9

For many orchestras, part of their programming each year includes movies-in-concert where every note from the original full film score is played by the orchestra, **while the movie is simultaneously projected on screens.** From March 27-29, *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers* will be shown accompanied by 238 musicians - the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Symphony Chorus, and soloists. If you're in Denver or nearby, or visiting then, this might be of interest! They play in Boettcher Concert Hall. https://www.artscomplex.com/events/detail/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-in-concert I saw the Philadelphia Orchestra play *The Fellowship of the Ring* last year. Not ashamed to admit, I cried. Chances are you live near a local orchestra that programs these types of concerts. So worth it
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rashasha2112 Mar 23, 2026 +11
I saw the Empire Strikes Back like this with the Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis. Very cool!
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cyPersimmon9 Mar 23, 2026 +9
If you're able to catch a showing like this, I can't recommend it enough
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Space_Theory69 Mar 23, 2026 +2
Was it the extended edition you saw? Have you seen any other films accompanied by an orchestra?
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cyPersimmon9 Mar 24, 2026 +1
I think it was the theatrical edition. believe it or not that was my first time seeing the movie, wouldn't have it any other way In the past, I've seen Jaws, The Empire Strikes Back, Harry Potter, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial The live orchestra seriously elevates the experience, especially when it's a top orchestra like say the New York Philharmonic
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daboot013 Mar 24, 2026 +4
Regret not seeing this in st.louis. so worth it. Saw gladiator live. STL symphony did the extended edition.
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beisenhauer Mar 24, 2026 +2
Saw Amadeus at the SLSO last month. It was possibly the best movie-going experience I've ever had.
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daboot013 Mar 24, 2026 +1
What's sorta funny is this is how the original version of movies did music for film in the 1800s and early 1900s. SLSO always puts on a good show.
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secretlypooping Mar 23, 2026 +3
Philly orchestra regularly does movies at The Mann and it's always amazing They are doing empire strikes back on 7/24 this year, can't wait
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bfelification Mar 23, 2026 +2
Sounds phenomenal. I didn't realize things like this were done *with* the movie playing. I assumed they played the songs like in order of appearance in the movie.
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cyPersimmon9 Mar 23, 2026 +2
I applaud all the people involved that can make the whole thing work seamlessly, can't be easy
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Ronaldis Mar 24, 2026 +2
Oh yes. It’s completely worth it. Boston has done it a few times. I get a bit of sensory overload with the screen and watching the players at the same time but any regular person would enjoy it. Even if not into orchestral music.
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xvalicx Mar 24, 2026 +2
I went to one for How to Train Your Dragon and it was awesome. Doing one for La La Land this weekend which is being conducted by Justin Horowitz. Unbelievably excited. Love live music man.
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stoneman9284 Mar 24, 2026 +1
My wallet is gonna regret you telling me that
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Vicioussitude Mar 24, 2026 +1
Lydia Tár gotta get paid
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ExtremeOrchid5568 Mar 24, 2026 +2
Wow, 238 musicians sounds incredible; that's an amazing experience live. Definitely worth seeing if you can!
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