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A cinematic experience combined with a live performance of one of the most prominent soundtracks of the past decade is heading to the Czech Republic. The Film Music Prague festival will present the Czech premiere of Interstellar Live, a project that connects the screening of director Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi film with live musical accompaniment. The event will take place on February 6 and 7, 2027, at the Prague Congress Centre.

The Pipe Organ at the Heart of the Score

The music for Interstellar was composed by Hans Zimmer, who earned Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for the work. A defining feature of the entire score is the prominent use of the pipe organ. For the Prague concert performance, renowned British organist Roger Sayer has accepted the invitation. Sayer was personally selected by Hans Zimmer in 2014 to record the original soundtrack at Temple Church in London.

Sayer’s organ performance on stage will be complemented by the Prague Pop Symphonics orchestra under the baton of British conductor Matt Dunkley.

The Film in Original Language with Subtitles

Audiences will watch the full-length feature film in its original English audio with Czech subtitles, while the musical score is performed live in front of the screen. The narrative follows a team of researchers led by former pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) as they travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity when Earth’s resources begin to deplete.

Practical Details

• Dates: February 6, 2027, at 18:30 and February 7, 2027, at 18:30

• Venue: Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha)

• Performers: Roger Sayer (organ), Prague Pop Symphonics, Matt Dunkley (conductor)

• Organizer: Film Music Prague (in association with Cutting Edge Group Presents and City Light Concerts)

Detailed information regarding the program and ticket presales is available directly here.

From the beginning of August until yesterday, you had the chance to vote in our poll on which soundtrack you would like to hear at the upcoming concert Hollywood Music: Jerry Goldsmith & Basil Poledouris (October 4th, 2026). You effectively became the programmers of our lineup. It was a fierce battle between The Mummy and The Hunt for Red October—both boasting magnificent scores from the two featured composers. So, who won?

Throughout the voting, it looked like a clear victory for Jerry Goldsmith’s The Mummy. However, The Hunt for Red October staged a massive final rally. Thanks to this tight race and your fantastic feedback (which we greatly appreciate!), we decided to include BOTH titles in the concert program. These soundtracks truly deserve a live performance by the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra.

Don’t have your tickets yet? Seats are filling up fast, so don’t hesitate. You can get yours here.

Prague will become the epicenter of film music on Sunday, October 4th, 2026. The Film Music Prague festival has prepared a special symphonic evening dedicated to the work of two giants of Hollywood – Jerry Goldsmith and Basil Poledouris. Concert Music of Hollywood: Goldsmith & Poledouris promises a thrilling journey through the most memorable moments of the silver screen, performed by the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra and choir under the baton of conductor Chuhei Iwasaki. Ticket sale has started!

Although both composers possessed a distinctive and instantly recognizable style, a key common denominator in their careers was their groundbreaking collaboration with the famous Dutch director Paul Verhoeven. Verhoeven’s cinematic visions, filled with satire, raw action, and psychological tension, demanded an uncompromising musical accompaniment. Both Goldsmith and Poledouris succeeded in transforming the director’s vision into iconic soundtracks.

The evening’s program will offer a selection of the very best from both composers’ rich discographies. One of the main attractions is the cult thriller Basic Instinct, composed by Jerry Goldsmith. This hypnotic and darkly mysterious soundtrack, featuring an iconic woodwind motif, transports listeners into an atmosphere of psychological tension, earning Goldsmith a well-deserved Academy Award nomination. From Goldsmith’s work for Verhoeven, audiences will also hear the thrilling action suite from the sci-fi hit Total Recall. In 1990, Goldsmith combined a classic symphonic orchestra with the then-state-of-the-art Kurzweil synthesizers and unconventional rhythms so flawlessly that its main theme still sounds absolutely futuristic today.

Half of the program will pay tribute to Basil Poledouris. Audiences can look forward to a suite from the legendary sci-fi RoboCop, in which Poledouris brilliantly combined a cold, industrial rhythm-and-brass motif of a mechanical machine with the deeply human and tragic heart of the main hero. Significant space will also be given to the at times satirical music from the cult classic Starship Troopers. The famous Klendathu Drop section will captivate the audience with its dynamics, fierce energy, and uncompromising military march structure.

The concert also features a selection from the fantasy classic Conan the Barbarian. During the recording of this iconic music in Rome, Basil Poledouris personally operated a blacksmith’s anvil. The concert will also include other gems of world cinema, such as Alien, Rambo, Free Willy!, or Star Trek: First Contact.

Detailed information about the program and ticket sales can be found here.

We are happy to announce a third concert of Maestro Joe Hisaishi. It will be on 6th May 2019 in Prague Congress Centre. Program will be same as it is on 5th May.

You have an opportunity to listen to suites from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Howl’s Moving Castle or Porco Rosso. Tickets are available here. Don’t miss this memorable concert!

8th edition of the Film Music Prague Festival is over. Four-days program included concerts of music from John Powell, Stranger Things, movies of famous director Ridley Scott as well as a charity for Unicef ČR. You could have attended panels, workshops and masterclass with our guests: Harry Gregson-Williams, Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein of S U R V I V E, Sebastian ‘Kebu’ Teir, John Lunn (Downton Abbey) and many more. Pics from all concerts you can find here.

More than 5 000 people visited this year’s edition. We presented 500 minutes of film music. 35 international guests (not only) from Hollywood participated on the program. 374 professional musicians – including magnificent soloists like pianist Valentina Lisitsa, tenor Petr Nekoranec, baritone Boris Prýgl, soprano Karolína Žmolíková, conductors Miriam Němcová, Christian Schumann and Chuhei Iwasaki – performed at concerts of the festival. We cooperated with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Praga sinfonietta, The Hradec Kralove Philharmonic Orchestra, Kühn Choir of Prague and Vox Pragae Choir.

We thank all visitors for such a great atmosphere. We thank our partners who have supported us. And we hope that we will find a sponsor who could help us to increase the program. We have got really big plans for the future. Fingers crossed!

Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi confirmed his participation on Film Music Prague. He will present and conduct his music, composed for movies, on 5th and 6th May 2019. Hisaishi is well-known for Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle and many more. His third concert will be on 6th May in Prague Congress Centre. Tickets are still available here: here.

Great news for Star Wars fans! The opening concert of the Film Music Prague 2019 will welcome members of Rebel Legion – Lion Base, Alpine Base and German Base Yavin, who will come dressed in their amazing Star Wars costumes. Star Wars world and the opening concert called Stars of Hollywood: John Powell have got one and very important common thing. It is  the Czech premiere of concert suite from Solo: A Star Wars Story. On Friday 1st February, composer John Powell will present Mine Mission suite. He will be a special guest of our festival!

The program of this concert includes music from cartoons How To Train Your Dragon 1-3, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, Ferdinand or Chicken Run. We will also present excerpts from Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Bourne Identity, X-men: The Last Stand and Pan. There will be a lot of Czech premieres. Tickets are still available here.

As festival visitors you can enjoy an accommodation at the 5* Le Palais Art Hotel (address: U Zvonarky 1, Prague 2) with the festival discount! Use this promo code: FMP2019.

Built in 1841, the luxury Le Palais Art Hotel Prague is a striking example of Belle Époque architecture. The historic ornamental stucco and magnificent wall paintings help to create an unforgettable impression. A special atmosphere can be found in the spacious rooms and suites at our luxury hotel in Prague.

The intimate size of 72 rooms guarantees a personal approach to our guests in every single detail. This attention to the details, the personal touches and guest oriented assistance distills in a uniquely artistic atmosphere.

More information here.

Film Music Prague Festival traditionally presents a lot of world concert premieres. Upcoming edition will continue in this tradition. LEGENDS: RIDLEY SCOTT concert (3 Feb, 2019) will include a premiere of music by composer Harry Gregson-Williams, who is currently working on monumental suite from Exodus: Gods and Kings. Prague audience will get an unique opportunity to listen to this piece for big symphony orchestra, choir as well as for oriental instruments like ney flute. Can’t wait!

For very first time in the Czech Republic, we will present (not only) beautiful choral work from Kingdom of Heaven, featuring Vox Pragae Choir. Also there will be an unique excursion to the music of science fiction movie called The Martian, which combines symphonic music with electronic elements. Both these movies were scored by British composer Harry Gregson-Williams, who will be a guest of our festival. You just cannot miss LEGENDS: RIDLEY SCOTT concert.

Finally, we are preparing a very special tribute to Alien. This cult horror movie will celebrate the 40th Anniversary next year. So big suite is in the program of this concert. Tickets are available here.

Great news for fans of eletronic music! Finnish artist Kebu is another guest of the Film Music Prague 2019. His peformance follows Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein perform Stranger Things concert on 2nd February in Forum Karlín. Fans will get two big productions for one ticket only. Kebu has created a lot of amazing covers of popular tracks from Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis and others. He also produces his own music. Kebu is a master of analogue syntesizers. Two hours show promises a lot of fun. Don’t miss this opportunity! Ticket sale has started here.