Westside’s long wait for the Joker was finally over when the award-winning film was shown with a live orchestra at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.
The special screening of Joker Live in Concert was enjoyed by a crowd of film fanatics at the B:Music venue last week (Tuesday 19 October), after it had been postponed due to the pandemic in 2020.
We joined Joaquin Phoenix’s character Arthur Fleck’s emotional journey through the film, accompanied by an elegant touch from the live orchestra’s performance of the BAFTA award-winning score.
We navigated Arthur Fleck’s dark thoughts, whilst also focusing on his mental health, with a combination of looming industrial soundscapes and raw, emotive melodies – led by a lone cello. This created a melancholic shroud pinpricked with moments of hope, gradually unfolding into a fever pitch of disquieting tension.
This was the first time I’ve watched a film like this, and I was left in awe of the experience, feeling treated to enjoy one of 2019’s most popular releases in such a creative way.
More performances of Joker Live in Concert can be seen at venues across the UK including Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool. To book visit: Joker Live In Concert – the Film with Live Orchestra Tickets | Events in 2021-22 | Ticketmaster UK
Meanwhile, I would strongly urge people to visit B:Music’s venues where they are showcasing a wide range of orchestral performances to several well-loved films suitable for all audiences and age groups. These include:
- Sunday 31 October, at the Town Hall – Halloween Silent Movie Special: The Phantom of the Opera. To book visit: Halloween Silent Movie Special: The Phantom of the Opera | B:Music (bmusic.co.uk)
- Tuesday 31 November, at Symphony Hall – Muppets’ Christmas Carol in Concert. To book visit: Muppets Christmas Carol in Concert | B:Music (bmusic.co.uk)
- Wednesday 15 December, at Symphony Hall – Love Actually in Concert: The Film with Live Orchestra. To book visit: Love Actually In Concert: The Film with Live Orchestra | B:Music (bmusic.co.uk)
- To see what else is available at B:Music venues, visit: What’s on | B:Music (bmusic.co.uk)
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