15 August 2024 - 0 Comments

Experience the ultimate cinematic combination of a martial arts classic and full-strength live orchestra at Auckland Philharmonia’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert on 3 October in the Aotea Centre. Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has an outstanding multi award-winning score, so watching this feature-length movie, accompanied by the incredible sound of the Auckland Phil’s 70-piece professional orchestra, is not to be missed.

Presented by Film Concerts Live! in association with Sony Pictures Classics, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, was nominated for ten Academy Awards® and is one of the most ground-breaking and influential films of all time. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert is an exciting opportunity to experience this martial arts spectacle and enduring love story film, together with composer Tan Dun’s Oscar®- winning score performed live to film by the Auckland Phil.

Maestro David Kay will conduct this epic evening of music and movie. He feels that “whether you are a long-time fan of this classic film, or just after a spectacular evening of cinematic mastery and incredible live music, this is sure to be a moving and memorable experience. Tan Dunn’s score is a powerful work that is a wonderful listen in itself – we look forward to sharing this special evening with you this Year of the Dragon.”

Set against the breathtaking landscapes of ancient China, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon tells the story of the legendary master warrior Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) and his secret love Yu Shu Lien (Oscar®- winner Michelle Yeoh), with whom he has entrusted the safekeeping of the mythic sword known as the Green Destiny.

Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi), the ambitious daughter of a rich and powerful governor and herself a skilled martial arts master, steals the Green Destiny and sets in motion events that forever change the fate of all who’ve sworn to protect the sword and the traditions of the legendary Wudang sect. 

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert is supported by season partners Kāpiti Ice Cream, ICBC, Flava and Auckland Live.

This event is a great opportunity to see a well-loved film and the Auckland Phil come together for the ultimate movie and live music experience. Tickets available now from aucklandphil.nz/crouching-tiger

Event details:

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert

7.30pm, Thursday 3 October

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

Booking: aucklandphil.nz/crouching-tiger

Film will have the original Mandarin dialogue, with English subtitles. 
Film is rated M: Suitable for mature audiences 16 and over. Low level violence.

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