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January 2017
Behind the photograph: Dimitri Tiomkin portrait by Gyenes
This portrait of Dimitri Tiomkin in black-tie formal, arms crossed, and smiling was taken by Gyenes at his studio in Madrid. The Hungarian-born photographer, Gyenes János, spent most of his life working in Spain as Juan Gyenes (1912-1995). Gyenes, now …
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Oregon Symphony, December 17, 2016
The Oregon Symphony presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Portland, Oregon, on December 17, 2016. Dimitri Tiomkin’s music score for It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed live to picture. Date: Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Venue: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, …
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Minnesota Orchestra, December 17-18, 2016
The Minnesota Orchestra presents “It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert: Complete Film with Live Orchestra” in Minneapolis, on December 17 and 18, 2016. Dimitri Tiomkin’s music score for It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed live to picture. Date: Friday, …
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Symphoria, December 17, 2016
Symphoria presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” as part of their “Home for the Holidays” concert in Syracuse, New York, on December 17, 2016. The Hal Leonard suite showcasing Dimitri Tiomkin’s music for the film will be performed with ballet choreography. Date: …
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December 2016
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences kicked off the holiday season with a gala 70th anniversary screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on November 21 in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The screening of Frank Capra’s …
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Cleveland Orchestra, December 8-9, 2016
The Cleveland Orchestra presents “At the Movies — It’s a Wonderful Life ‘Live’” in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 8 and 9, 2016. Dimitri Tiomkin’s music score for It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed live to picture. Date: Friday, December …
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Houston Symphony Orchestra, December 9, 2016
The Houston Symphony Orchestra presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Houston, Texas, on December 9, 2016. Dimitri Tiomkin’s music score for It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed live to picture. Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Venue: …
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra, December 9, 10, and 11, 2016
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents “It’s a Wonderful Life ‘Live’” in Chicago, Illinois, on December 9, 10, and 11, 2016. Dimitri Tiomkin’s music score for It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed live to picture. Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 …
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, December 15-16, 2016
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents “Movie and Music: It’s a Wonderful Life” in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 15 and 16, 2016. Dimitri Tiomkin’s music score for It’s a Wonderful Life will be performed live to picture. Date: Thursday, December 15, …
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November 2016
It’s a Wonderful Life 70th anniversary screening at Academy in Los Angeles
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen It’s a Wonderful Life on November 21. Don’t miss this screening of the film celebrating its 70th anniversary this holiday season. Frank Capra’s holiday classic, a perennial Christmas favorite, has been …
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