A live performance of the soundtrack for The Silence of the Lambs has been announced as a highlight of the London Soundtrack Festival, which runs from March 19 – 26.
Composer Howard Shore will attend the performance at the Barbican by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conducted by Ben Palmer.
It is the first time the score for the 1991 classic film featuring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster has been performed live.
Howard Shore is the headline featured artist at the new Soundtrack Festival, which celebrates the music of the movies.
Shore’s soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, for which he won countless awards (including three Oscars and three Grammys), is some of the most beloved film music of the last 25 years. His extensive work includes scoring films such as Mrs Doubtfire, Silence of the Lambs, Se7en, and six films with Martin Scorsese including The Departed and The Aviator.
In recognition of his constant originality, creativity and craft, Shore will become the first recipient of the Gunning Inspiration Award, which will be presented to him by director David Cronenberg as part of the LSF’s central Gala Concert.
In association with the BFI, the London Soundtrack Festival will be hosted by some of the capital’s greatest cultural venues, including the Southbank Centre, Alexandra Palace and BFI IMAX, and feature several of London’s leading orchestras and the biggest names in film, TV and games music. Founded by concert producer, broadcaster and musician Tommy Pearson, the Festival reflects London’s status as one of the most important cultural centres for soundtracks worldwide, with its legendary studios, musicians, facilities and leading creative artists across all music disciplines.
