The evocative nature of film music allows the composer to use the orchestra more creatively. I wish I could have more concerts with film music. It is the classical music of the 20th Century. It was very disappointing. I think film music should be played in concert halls more often than it is.
Film music is the classical music of today.
Similar to classical music of the past, film music is commissioned by studios and individuals and organizations for the purpose of high-lighting the actions of a story or honoring an event. Such music are tone poems similar to those composed by Liszt and Strauss and Rachmaninoff. They stimulate emotions within us, they heighten suspense, make us smile and draw us into the celluloid adventures of fictional characters. Thank you for considering film music and for a splendid performance. There should be more concerts based on Hollywood music.