The FIMUCITÉ Awards were presented to the late Alex North and to John Williams for his lifetime achievements

The fourth edition of the Tenerife International Film Music Festival, sponsored by Cabildo Insular, The Canary Islands Government and Santa Cruz and La Laguna City Councils, concluded with a remarkable closing concert and a great standing ovation from the audience in the Tenerife Auditorium.

The closing concert, which was an absolute success, honoured two of the greatest film composers: the late Alex North, who received a posthumous FIMUCITÉ Award, and John Williams, for his lifetime achievements. The FIMUCITÉ Green Award, an elegant sculpture by the Canary artist Eugenio Correa went to Bruno Coulais and was presented by Joao de Lima, the Director of The Climate Project Spain for his work towards sustainability and preservation of the planet through music and film.

On Friday 9, the audience enjoyed a concert with pieces by Coulais and Bear McCreary, who conducted the Symphony Orchestra in the World Première of the acclaimed ‘Battlestar Galactica’. While Saturday became an evening full of magnificent and unforgettable scores from legendary films like: ‘Viva Zapata’, ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ or ‘Spartacus’, by North, or ‘Indiana Jones’, ‘Jaws’, ‘Schlinder’s List’, ‘Superman’ and ‘Star Wars’ among other compositions by Williams.

The event was hosted by Ana Molowny, Head Public Relations, and by Reporter Andrés Brito. The concerts were conducted by Composer and Festival Director Diego Navarro, and the audience was able to enjoy The Symphony Orchestra of Tenerife, The Tenerife Film Choir, as well as the voices of the Children’s Choir from the Adeje and Granadilla Schools of Music.

This Closing Concert was also filled with other surprises. From Los Angeles, John Williams sent a message to the audience and showed his satisfaction for the concert and the Award. Also, Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers visited the orchestra while playing the Empire theme.

Winner To Be Announced At The World Soundtrack Awards At The Ghent International Film Festival October 23, 2010.

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Have you always dreamt of being a VIP at the World Soundtrack Awards ceremony during the Ghent International Film Festival? Then vote now for the Public Choice Award For Best Soundtrack Of The Year and win a free weekend in the prestigious Marriott Hotel Ghent and two VIP-tickets for the 10th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards ceremony and concert on October 23rd!

Ten world class composers will be appearing live in concert in Kuipke Ghent, including Gabriel Yared (The Talented Mr. Ripley), Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks), Howard Shore (Lord Of The Rings), Craig Armstrong (Love Actually), Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare In Love), Gustavo Santaolalla (Motorcycle Diaries), Bruno Coulais (Océans), Frédéric Devreese (Un Soir, Un Train), Alberto Iglesias (Volver) and Elliot Goldenthal (Titus). The anniversary gala will include a six minute suite from each composer performed by the Brussels Philharmonic – the Flemish Radio Orchestra, conducted by Dirk Brossé, and accompanied by a selection of illustrative film excerpts.

How does it work? Go to www.worldsoundtrackacademy.com, look at the list of films and pick your favourite film music. The composer collecting the most votes will receive the Public Choice Award at the World Soundtrack Awards on October 23rd, the official closing event of the Ghent International Film Festival. Voting is possible until September 15th 2010. The voting for the Public Choice Award is supervised by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The Marriott Hotel Ghent is a world-class hotel situated in one of the most romantic spots in the historic city centre of Ghent. Thanks to its satisfaction score of 95 percent it ranks as the second highest rated Marriott Hotel in the world. Since last year, the Marriott Hotel has been the official festival hotel where all its international guests stay. Do you feel like savouring the festival atmosphere from the hotel? Don’t delay and vote today for your favourite soundtrack!

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In addition to the World Soundtrack Awards the festival presents on October 21st five time Oscar winner, John Barry In Concert. The Brussels Philharmonic - the Orchestra of Flanders, conducted by Nicholas Dodd, will perform suites from his wide ranging body of work, including Goldfinger, Out Of Africa, Dances With Wolves, Born Free and Midnight Cowboy.

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