West Side Story
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L'Auditori Lepant 150, 08013 Barcelona
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein, one of the greatest American composers of all time. L’Auditori has chosen to commemorate this with a screening of West Side Story—the 1961 film adaptation of Bernstein’s most successful Broadway musical. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, the story is set in Fifties New York and revolves around the infamous love affair between Maria and Tony and the clashes between two gangs, the Sharks and the Jets. Following its Broadway success, the film reached similar heights, winning 10 Oscars, including Best Film and Best Original Score. The Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ernst van Tiel, will accompany the screening with a live performance of the musical score, including songs such as ‘Maria’, ‘Tonight’ and ‘America’.
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