“As you wish…”
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present The Princess Bride in Concert, featuring a screening of the complete film alongside a live performance of the musical score. Leading the concert will be conductor Nicholas Buc.
Audiences can enjoy fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles as they experience one of the most cherished films of all time like never before, with a full symphony orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture!
Directed by Rob Reiner, The Princess Bride boasts an all-star cast that includes Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Wallace Shawn, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage, and André the Giant.
The iconic Peter Falk narrates this romantic story about the beautiful maiden, Buttercup, and her true love, a young farmhand named Westley. After being captured by a heartless pirate and believed dead, Buttercup’s miserable marriage to the dreadful Prince Humperdinck appears unavoidable. However, before the wedding can commence, she is abducted by three outlaws, prompting a mysterious Man in Black to rise up and save her…
For the first time, composer Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score has been specially arranged for symphony orchestra. Missing this cinematic concert experience would be absolutely inconceivable!
So, in the spirit of Miracle Max, “Have fun stormin’ the castle!”
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Date
Sep 13 – 14, 2024
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Venue
Atlanta Symphony Hall
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Doors Open
6:30pm
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Availability