Crossover Concert Series
Beethoven
goes to Movies
Beethoven’s drama and energy meet legendary film music from Mission: Impossible, James Bond, Star Wars, Rocky and Pirates of the Caribbean. Under the artistic direction of Irina Pak, violinist with the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, classical music and cinema meet in a thrilling concert experience – live in Zurich.
Beethoven goes to Movies brings together two worlds that have more in common than you might think: Beethoven’s powerful music meets legendary soundtracks from Mission: Impossible, James Bond, Star Wars, Rocky and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Suspense, drama and great melodies – much of what makes cinema unforgettable can already be found in Beethoven. Moving between classical music and film scores reveals surprising parallels and striking contrasts. Short spoken introductions guide you through the evening and invite you to hear familiar music anew.
Beethoven in dialogue with film music
The concert programme*
I
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1st movement
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Mission: Impossible
Lalo Schifrin
James Bond Theme
Monty Norman
II
String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1st movement
⇄
The Imperial March
John Williams, Star Wars
III
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Ludwig van Beethoven, 2nd movement
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Gonna Fly Now
Bill Conti, Rocky
Eye of the Tiger
Survivor, Rocky III
IV
Piano Sonata No. 8 «Pathétique»
Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 13, 1st movement
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He's a Pirate
Klaus Badelt / Hans Zimmer, Pirates of the Caribbean
*Programme subject to change
Further Information
Date
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Venue: Karl der Grosse, Kirchgasse 14, 8001 Zurich
Date
Sat, Feb 27 & Sun, Apr 4, 2027
5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Venue: St. Anna-Kapelle, St. Annagasse 11, 8001 Zurich
Duration: Approx. 75 min (no intermission)
Doors open: 30 minutes before the concert begins
Age recommendation: ages 8 and up
Accessibility: Please contact the organiser in advance
Food: Food and drinks may not be brought into the venue
Seating & Prices
Tickets
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First Row
Row 1
CHF 84.90
Directly in front of the stage, with a particularly close view of the musicians.
Category A
Row 2–3
CHF 65.90
Outstanding visibility and immersive concert experience.
Category B
Row 4–5 & Balcony Row 1
CHF 55.90
Very good view of the stage and performance.
Category C
Row 6–7 & Balcony Row 2
CHF 45.90
Comfortable seating with a good overall view.
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