Music Behind the Movies: The Sundance Film Festival

About This Event

Boulder Symphony presents Music Behind the Movies of the Sundance Film Festival, a unique concert experience bringing independent cinema soundtracks to life through live orchestral performance. On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Grace Commons, experience film scores from acclaimed Sundance films, including Manchester by the Sea, Minari, Hereditary, Us, and Reservoir Dogs. Special guest composer Emile Mosseri performs his score from Minari live at the piano, offering a rare opportunity to hear a film composer play their own work. The program features music by Lesley Barber, Colin Stetson, Nainita Desai, and Michael Abels, alongside classical pieces by Handel and Albinoni. Conductor Devin Patrick-Hughes leads the full orchestra through emotional storytelling, experimental soundscapes, and iconic cinematic moments. Experience how music shapes modern film narrative at this one-of-a-kind Boulder Symphony concert celebrating independent cinema and orchestral artistry.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM
• Location: Grace Commons (Dairy Arts Center area – verify specific location)
• Conductor: Devin Patrick-Hughes
• Special Guest: Emile Mosseri (Composer, performing live at piano)

Featured Film Scores:

• Manchester by the Sea – Lesley Barber (includes Handel’s Messiah and Albinoni’s Adagio)
• Minari – Emile Mosseri (live performance by composer)
• Hereditary – Colin Stetson
• The Reason I Jump – Nainita Desai
• The Deepest Breath – Nainita Desai
• Us – Michael Abels
• Reservoir Dogs – Various Artists (including “Magic Carpet Ride” and “Stuck in the Middle with You”)

Additional Info:

• Accessibility: Accessible seating available on main level
• Content Advisory: Some excerpts include mature themes and intense imagery on screen
• Ticketing: All sales final
• Promo Code: Use GIVEMUSIC for 25% off tickets
• Tickets: Purchase here
• Organizer: Boulder Symphony & Music Academy