Press Play: Minimalism
Minimalist music and cinema go hand in hand. Dive into hypnotic scores by Philip Glass and others with this bold selection of films.
Philip Glass: A Concert Lecture (05.09.2025)
Press Play: Must-See Films
Top Films, Inspired by Music.
Curated by Robin Broos.
Every concert starts with a theme—an idea that sparks the imagination. Inspired by those themes, film journalist Robin Broos compiles must-see film lists that dive deeper into the atmosphere and emotions behind the music.
From bold minimalist soundtracks to timeless love stories, these curated picks are perfect companions to the concert experience.
Press Play and discover our top films that echo the spirit of each performance—sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes surprising, always worth watching.
PRESS PLAY: Christmas Magic
Get comfy and festive with the ultimate Christmas film binge: heartwarming, hilarious and full of wonder.
The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus (20.12.2025)
Choral Fantasy Meets Cinema
From Morricone to Glass to Goldsmith—these epic scenes prove how powerful choral music can be on screen.
Beethoven & Bruckner (22.11.2025)
LAB: Experimental Cinema
While the LAB concerts push musical boundaries, these films by Lynch, Tarkovsky and Von Trier do the same in cinema.
LAB-SERIES (season 25-26)
PRESS PLAY: love & romance
From tender classics to dramatic passion—these timeless romantic films perfectly match the mood of Daphnis et Chloé.
Daphnis et Chloé (26.09.2025)
Eroica in cinema
What makes a hero? These iconic films explore courage, struggle and triumph, all elevated by unforgettable music.
Press play: Ritual & Identity
Themes of tradition and transformation unite Messiaen, Stravinsky—and these thought-provoking cinematic gems.
Press Play; Censorship & Resistance
Like Shostakovich’s Fifth, these films tackle repression, resistance, and the fight for creative freedom.
6 Must-See Avant-Garde Films
Break the mold with these six undeniable classics that echo the experimental spirit of Boulez and Cage.
Schönberg's Legacy: Cinematic Odes
Though he never worked in Hollywood, Schönberg’s radical style lives on in these striking modern film scores.
The American Dream: 10 Must-Watch Films according to film journalist Robin Broos
From Rhapsody in Blue to Dvořák's New World: explore the sound of America on screen with these vibrant picks.
Filmselectie: A Taste of Britain
Witty, weird, and wildly British—these films celebrate the charm and quirk of UK cinema, from drama to Paddington.
