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Movie Night at Blossom W H I L E T H E M E A N S A N D M E T H O D S of moviemaking continue to evolve, the emotional bond between audience and characters remains a steady source of love (or hate) — often enhanced and enlarged through musical scores ripe with a catchy tune, a perfectly-phrased love melody, or punch-emup fight music. The latest special effects may dazzle us into disbelief with their realism, but it’s the acting and the storyline that create a classic. And, yes, great music helps buoy things along, too. With the strength of that musical underpinning in mind, the idea of hearing classic scores played live by symphony orchestras has gained a groundswell of support and interest in recent years. And a growing list of well-pitched, ageless film classics has been brought to new life for audiences around the world through this tantalizing experience. This evening’s presentation of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark offers up a family favorite adventure film, first released in 1981 — and starring, in addition to a quite young Harrison Ford, the on-screen abilities of Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, and Denholm Elliott. The brilliant score was created by John Williams, performed tonight by one of the world’s greatest symphonic ensembles, our very own Cleveland Orchestra. Perfect for a holiday weekend marking the transition from summer to fall, the film is filled with jokes and gags, adventure and intrigue for families of all ages to share. Whether you are seeing this film for the first time or the twentieth, the on-edge excitement of hearing the orchestral score live . . . adds immeasurably to the fun! —Eric Sellen
Blossom Festival 2016
September 3-4: Live at the Movies
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