From the Silver Screen: Iconic Film Music Reimagined for Strings
Private Concert Preview | July 2025
Performed by the Parkwest String Quartet
Parkwest Strings presents From the Silver Screen — a curated one-hour performance of unforgettable music from classic and contemporary films. These melodies have captured hearts on screen and now come to life through the intimacy of live strings.
This private performance is an invitation to remember, feel, and be transported. From the sweeping romance of Romeo and Juliet to the soulful stillness of Schindler’s List, every piece is a moment suspended in time.
Concert Program
Over the Rainbow – The Wizard of Oz
A tender wish set to music; dreamy and eternally hopeful.
Moon River – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Elegant and wistful, evoking strolls under city lights.
As Time for Us – Romeo and Juliet
Shakespearean love and tragedy in sweeping harmony.
Love Theme from The Godfather – The Godfather
Old-world romance, steeped in nostalgia and longing.
Por Una Cabeza – Scent of a Woman
A fiery Argentine tango full of charm and tension.
Gabriel’s Oboe – The Mission
Lyrical and spiritual — a quiet, haunting beauty.
Schindler’s List Theme – Schindler’s List
Deeply moving, a tribute to memory, sorrow, and humanity.
My Heart Will Go On – Titanic
Passionate and enduring, this love theme sails across generations.
Ashokan Farewell – The Civil War (Ken Burns)
A farewell full of dignity and quiet emotion — an American elegy.
One Hand, One Heart – West Side Story
A sacred moment of unity and devotion between two souls.
Stand By Me – Stand By Me
A timeless expression of loyalty and friendship, reimagined for strings.
Theme from Forrest Gump – Forrest Gump
Innocent and graceful, like memories falling gently into place.
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – The Lion King
A modern Disney ballad glowing with affection and promise.
We gave them cinema without a screen. 🎻 From West Side Story to Schindler’s List, every note brought memories, meaning, and magic. This is Encore in an Hour — and no one else plays it like Parkwest Strings.
At Oak Trace this July, we didn’t just perform — we brought the soul of Hollywood into the room. From soaring film scores to tear-filled eyes, this was music that moved lives. Encore in an Hour. Only by Parkwest Strings.
Three residents cried. Dozens more smiled. And when the final chord rang out, they asked when we’d return. That’s not just music. That’s impact. 🎶 Encore in an Hour turned Oak Trace into Hollywood this July — and Parkwest Strings set the scene.
A view from the audience—sixty minutes of stories, sound, and connection.
After the final bow—grateful, glowing, and already dreaming of the next encore.
Moments before the music begins—tuning, focus, and quiet anticipation backstage at Encore in an Hour.
Live and unfiltered—every note part of a shared experience. Encore in an Hour in full flow.
They arrived early. At Oak Trace, our audience wasn’t just present — they were ready. 🎬 From the first cue to the final encore, Encore in an Hour brought Hollywood’s most moving scores to life. Only with Parkwest Strings.
Let the Music Speak Beyond the Screen
This isn’t just a concert. It’s a curated experience—crafted for your audience, your space, your moment. Whether in a grand hall or an intimate salon, we transform familiar film melodies into something alive, elegant, and unforgettable.
Parkwest Strings doesn't just perform music — we tell stories that linger.
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Let’s create something extraordinary together.