A Magical Night: The Colombo Wind Orchestra’s Musical dive into some of the
world’s most popular film music.
On the 7th of September 2024 music enthusiasts came together in Colombo’s Bishop’s College
Auditorium to celebrate some of the most remarkable music specially written for wind orchestra
formations.
Under the expert direction of the renowned conductor, Keiko Kobayashi, the audience was
treated to a spectacular performance that took them on a musical journey worldwide and into
outer space.
Programme Highlights
- Indiana Jones selection by John Williams
- The Empire Strikes Back representing the end titles from Star Wars also composed by John Williams.
- The Incredibles By Michael Giacchino
- The Curse of the Black Pearl from the symphonic suite « The Pirates of the Caribbean », composed by Klaus Badelt.
- Mission Impossible Theme
- Beetlejuice and Spider-Man by Danny Elfman.
- The Lion King by Elton John and Hans Zimmer arranged by John Higgins
- Hollywood Milestones Medley arranged by John Higgins
- Chariots of Fire by Vangelis
There were also several other awesome « surprises » that awaited us.
A Well-Supported Event
The event became possible due to the generous backing of several
Sponsors and Partners listed below
Hilton Colombo served as the Official Hotel.
Malca-Amit Fine Art, Fine Art Logistics Partner.
Melesna Tea, Bronze Partner.
Ceynerygy Insurance Brokers, Bronze Partner.
SupMe, Bronze Partner.
City Dog, Branding Partner.
Insights Advertising, Communications Partner.
ATOM Media, Digital Signage Partner.
IN10NT, Social Media Partner.
Digital One Labs, Web Partner.
Chris & Mayu Photographers, Official Photographer.
Cinematics Productions, Official Videographer.
TourMi, Travel Partner.
Drapes Lanka, Décor Partner.
The Wijeya Group, Official Print Media Partner.
Yes FM, Legends 96.6, TV1, News First, Electronic Media Partners.
Ticket Ministry, Online Ticketing Partner.
MG Printers for Printing the Tickets.
LUXUZ, Our Event Partner for organizing the entire event from the Conceptualization to the Execution.
Their dedication to supporting musical and cultural projects made it possible for the performance to be experienced by a broad audience in a genuinely unforgettable setting.
Well-attended Event
With these iconic movie soundtracks, the orchestra delivered a performance that resonated deeply with the audience.
With the combined efforts of the organizers, performers, and sponsors, theconcert stood as a remarkable celebration of musical excellence andcommunity spirit. It not only highlighted the talent of the orchestra but alsoreaffirmed the power of music to unite and inspire audiences of all ages.
An Enchanted Experience
For those lucky enough to attend, the evening was nothing short of magical. The Colombo Wind Orchestra and esteemed conductor, delivered a performance that transcended borders and languages, leaving the audience spellbound. From the soaring crescendos to the intimate, whispered passages, the orchestra created an immersive experience that lingered long after the final bow.
