Strings & Ivory: Cinema Classics & Virtuoso Masterpieces

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Celebrate the festive season with an exclusive, intimate ​evening of musical brilliance from International virtuoso duo ​ La PASSIONE , featuring London-born, Guildhall alumnus Mark Reinski and award-winning concert pianist Giovanna Rappa. ​ La PASSIONE makes a highly anticipated return to the capital for a one-night-only performance. Formed within the elite Chamber Music Department of the world-renowned Tchaikovsky Conservatory, this exceptional duo brings an unparalleled level of artistry and technical mastery to the intimate salon stage. The first half of the evening honors the depth of the classical tradition, opening with Edward Elgar’s deeply moving Salut d’Amour , transitioning through Prokofiev’s dramatic Romeo and Juliet , and culminating in the fiery, rhythmic pulse of Astor Piazzolla's tango masterworks. The second half transforms the salon into a cinematic canvas. Audiences will experience soaring, custom-tailored acoustic arrangements of iconic modern masterpieces—from the hypnotic textures of Hans Zimmer's Interstellar to the emotional minimalism of Ludovico Einaudi's Experience . ​ With only 45 seats available in this exquisite drawing-room setting, this is a rare opportunity to witness world-class artistry up close. Part I: Classical Elegance & Tango Fire ​ E. Elgar Salut d’Amour, Op.12 S. Prokofiev Visions Fugitives / Selection from Romeo and Juliet Suite J. Massenet Méditation from Thaïs A. Piazzolla / M. Reinski Primavera Porteña (Spring in Buenos Aires) P. de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs) - Interval - Part II: Cinematic Soundscapes & Neoclassic ​H. Zimmer Interstellar (Cornfield Chase) J. Williams Schindler’s List Theme A. Desplat The King’s Speech / The Grand Budapest Hotel Joe Hisaishi Howl's Moving Castle (Merry-Go-Round of Life) L. Göransson Oppenheimer (Can You Hear The Music) L. Einaudi ​ Experience ​