Evening Cinema - Saturday, 16th May 2015, 5:00 PM
In a celebration of classical pieces that have transcended the concert hall and found a place in popular culture, Andrew is highlighting several compositions that have been made famous through their use in movies.
Two such pieces are Richard Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra and Johann Strauss II's By the Beautiful Blue Danube. Both of these masterpieces were prominently featured in Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. The opening notes of Also Sprach Zarathustra are synonymous with the film's iconic monolith, while By the Beautiful Blue Danube provides a poignant backdrop to a significant moment in the story.
Another classical piece that has left an indelible mark on cinema is Richard Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries. This powerful composition was used to great effect in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now, where American Chinook helicopters thundered over Vietnam to the sound of its resounding melody.
Classical music has also found its way into the world of video games, although specific examples were not mentioned. Furthermore, it has been used in advertisements, adding an air of sophistication to various campaigns.
Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber is another classical piece that has touched audiences in a film, although the specific scene was not detailed. This heart-rending composition has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on those who have heard it in this context.
While Platoon does not specify the use of specific classical music, it too offers a setting in Vietnam, further demonstrating the enduring appeal of these compositions in storytelling.
In essence, these classical pieces have been given a second lease of life in movies, providing a new audience for these timeless works and ensuring their place in the annals of popular culture.
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