#SHOWBIZ: Experience 'The Godfather' live with MPO at DFP this June
KUALA LUMPUR: Fans of classic cinema are in for a treat this June 14, as one of Hollywood's most legendary films, The Godfather, comes to life at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in director Francis Ford Coppola's iconic crime saga like never before.
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will lend its majestic orchestral prowess to Nino Rota's unforgettable score, performing it live as the film screens in high definition on the big screen.
Under the skilled baton of Gerard Salonga, the MPO will transport audiences into the world of the Corleones with Rota's masterful blend of Italian folk music and jazz, a soundtrack as iconic as the film itself.
"It is with great excitement that we are able to bring this masterful score and film to Dewan Filharmonik Petronas," shared concert producer Justin Freer.
"There is little film music as instantly recognisable as Nino Rota's opening music played on trumpet, and only a handful of films as masterfully made as The Godfather."
Released in 1972, The Godfather tells the gripping tale of the Corleone family and their intense rivalry with other New York crime syndicates between 1945 and 1955.
The narrative follows the powerful Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) as he gradually cedes control of his empire to his youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), a role that catapulted Pacino to major stardom.
A true cinematic giant, The Godfather garnered three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and a Best Actor win for Marlon Brando.
Its enduring legacy is further cemented by its consistent ranking as one of the greatest films ever made, a distinction bestowed upon it by publications such as Empire magazine (in a 2008 vote), Entertainment Weekly, and Metacritic.
This special concert, produced by CineConcerts, promises an unforgettable evening for film buffs and music lovers alike.
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