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PRESS REVIEWS AND FEATURES

Times of Trenton, Feb 8
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will be offering a fresh spin on the established classic this weekend, when it performs Max Steiner’s score live with screenings of the 1942 film ... As a Valentine’s experience, “Casablanca” is difficult to beat.

Examiner.com, Feb 8
Maestro Kitsopoulos spoke by telephone to Examiner.com about the joys and challenges of synchronising big screen and orchestra.

Daily Record, Feb 6
“Hollywood and symphony music fans, you must remember this.”
 

MUSICIAN INSIGHT

Susan Gellert, violin

“People I have talked to have said that Casablanca is one of their all-time favorite movies. It’s been great to play the score with the film—it literally brings the music to the forefront, and it heightens the drama for the audience. The conductor did a fabulous job keeping track of the timing, which was the most challenging part of the performance for us musicians. These concerts have given us the opportunity to experience the film in the moment.”