David Hernando Rico opens FIMUCS 2023 conducting the "A Night of Adventures" symphonic concert
Updated: Sep 29
The maestro led the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville (ROSS) in a spectacular program featuring some of the most iconic adventure film scores in cinematic history.
Seville, January 2023. — The second edition of the Seville International Film Music Festival (FIMUCS) kicked off with a resounding success under the baton of conductor David Hernando Rico. On Thursday, January 26th, the maestro took the stage at the prestigious Cartuja Center CITE to conduct the opening concert of the festival, titled "Una noche de aventuras" (A Night of Adventures).
For this special evening, Hernando Rico led the acclaimed Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla (ROSS). The program took the audience on an epic musical journey, spanning from golden age Hollywood classics to contemporary Spanish animation.
The repertoire demanded great versatility and power from the orchestra, featuring monumental scores such as Ben-Hur, The Lord of the Rings, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Hook, King Kong, and How to Train Your Dragon. Furthermore, the concert proudly showcased recent Spanish film music, with Hernando Rico conducting pieces from Tadeo Jones 3: The Emerald Tablet, Elcano & Magellan, and Capitán Trueno.
Invited by the festival for his extensive expertise and international reputation in audiovisual recording, Hernando Rico demonstrated his deep understanding of the film music idiom. Under his precise and energetic direction, the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville delivered a thrilling performance that celebrated the narrative power of orchestral music in adventure cinema.
Original Sources & Links:
Cartuja Center CITE Official Program: FIMUCS 2023 - Una Noche de Aventuras
SoundTrackFest Coverage: FIMUCS 2023 News
Tags: FIMUCS 2023, Seville International Film Music Festival, Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla, ROSS, Cartuja Center CITE, Film Music Concert, Symphonic Music, Tadeo Jones 3, Lord of the Rings, Soundtrack, Seville.
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