The London Soundtrack Festival today [20 November] extends the line up for its inaugural event in March 2025, announcing a landmark screening of the multi-Oscar-winning film The Silence of the Lambs (1991), featuring Howard Shore’s acclaimed score performed live for the first time.
The event, taking place at The Barbican on 24 March, features the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, conducted by Ben Palmer and is followed by an exclusive Q&A with Howard Shore and other special guests, still to be announced.
The Silence of the Lambs with live score is the latest addition to the Festival programme, headlined by Howard Shore, one of the most successful and popular film composers. Shore’s soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, for which he won countless awards (including three Oscars and three Grammys), is some of the most beloved film music of the last 25 years. His extensive work includes scoring films such as Mrs Doubtfire, Silence of the Lambs, Se7en, and six films with Martin Scorsese including The Departed and The Aviator.
In recognition of his constant originality, creativity and craft, Shore will become the first recipient of the Gunning Inspiration Award, which will be presented to him by director David Cronenberg as part of the LSF’s central Gala Concert.
Other highlight events featuring Shore include:
A sold-out screening of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, introduced by Shore
An exclusive Q&A event with Howard Shore and director David Cronenberg, celebrating their 45-year collaboration
Screenings of Crash and Dead Ringers, both jointly introduced by Shore and Cronenberg
Featured works as part of Friday Night is Music Night: Live at Alexandra Palace and the LSF Gala Concert
In association with the BFI, the London Soundtrack Festival will be hosted by some of the capital’s greatest cultural venues, including the Southbank Centre, Alexandra Palace and BFI IMAX, and feature several of London’s leading orchestras and the biggest names in film, TV and games music. Founded by concert producer, broadcaster and musician Tommy Pearson, the Festival reflects London’s status as one of the most important cultural centres for soundtracks worldwide, with its legendary studios, musicians, facilities and leading creative artists across all music disciplines.
Exclusive pre-sale booking for The Silence of the Lambs opens for Barbican members today at 10:00 am. Subscribers to the London Soundtrack Festival’s newsletter will get priority access to tickets from 10:00 am tomorrow [21 November]. General Booking opens on Friday 22 November at 10:00 am.
To sign up for pre-sale access, purchase tickets and find out more, visit https://londonsoundtrackfestival.com/.
