The BBC Philharmonic plays R. D. Burman's score from the Bollywood classic Sholay, with the restored 4K version screened on a giant screen.
Sholay comes to Symphony Hall on Sunday 1 November, with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performing the score live. It's part of the Films in Concert series, so the film runs on a giant screen while the orchestra plays along in the hall. The music is R. D. Burman's original score, and the orchestra is conducted by George Morton.
What's on screen is Sholay: The Final Cut, a newly restored 4K version of the Bollywood classic. It's presented in Hindi with English subtitles, and it includes footage that hasn't been seen since it was removed by censors back in 1975. If you've seen the film before, this is a chance to see it in a higher resolution and with those original scenes back in place.
Having the score played live changes the experience. Instead of the recorded soundtrack, you get the full orchestra in the room, so the music is something you hear as much as you watch. The BBC Philharmonic is a big ensemble, and they're taking on Burman's score in its entirety, not just a few highlights.
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The screening starts at 5pm at Symphony Hall on Broad Street, B1 2EA, with tickets ranging from £31.50 to £61.50.
