On Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 5pm,Alexandre Desplat 's music comes to life on the big screen in over 100 cinemas in France. Captured at the Philharmonie de Paris and conducted by the composer himself with theOrchestre de Paris, this symphonic concert offers an anthology of his scores for film, from Harry Potter to The Shape of Water, including The Tree of Life, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Godzilla and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
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Less suitable if you're looking for a comedy show or a pop/rock concert.
Filmed by Samuel Thiebaut for ARTE, under the artistic direction and co-direction of Solrey, this program highlights the sensitivity and virtuosity of Desplat's scores brought to life by theOrchestre de Paris. The theatrical broadcast offers a meticulous reproduction of the Philharmonie de Paris acoustics and an enveloping sound experience.
The program alternates between blockbusters and independent films, tracing a career that has won two Oscars(The Grand Budapest Hotel in 2014 and The Shape of Water in 2018).
Designed for the concert hall, this symphonic recording restores the fullness of the orchestra and the finesse of its timbres in a sober, cinematic setting. The cinematic projection enhances immersion: a large-screen image, ample sound dynamics and comfortable viewing, for a near-live experience.
A major figure in French film music in Hollywood, Alexandre Desplat perpetuates the tradition of the great French composers, while imposing a singular, dreamlike and powerful melodic signature. This filmed concert offers an ideal gateway into his world for the general public and connoisseurs alike.
Paris preview: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 7pm at the Pathé Palace (Paris 9e), in the presence of Alexandre Desplat, with presentation and discussion with the public.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 26, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Location
Pathé Palace
2 Boulevard des Capucines
75009 Paris 9
