Lefkosia: Friday 6 November 2026, Pallas Theatre
2 educational concerts for Lefkosia district schools
Pafos: Tuesday 10 November 2026, Markideio Municipal Theatre
Educational concert for Pafos district schools
Lefkosia: Wednesday 11 November 2026, Pallas Theatre
2 educational concerts for Lefkosia district schools
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra brings to life the captivating score of The Jungle Book (1942), under the baton of the Cypriot maestro Kyriaki Kountouri. Based on five of the nine Mowgli stories from Rudyard Kipling’s classic 1894 collection of the same name, this fantasy adventure inspired one of the most iconic film scores of Hollywood’s Golden Age, composed by the eminent Hungarian-American film composer Miklós Rózsa.
Renowned for his unforgettable scores to classic films such as Ben-Hur, Spellbound, El Cid and The Thief of Bagdad, Rózsa vividly captures the adventurous spirit, imagination, heroism, humour and mystery of the jungle, masterfully blending traditional Indian musical elements with the grandeur of the symphonic idiom.
The score features eighteen distinct themes, one for each of the story’s principal characters. Through this richly imaginative, almost operatic approach, Rózsa vividly brings to life both humans and jungle animals.
Set in India, the tale unfolds through the memories of an elderly storyteller who recounts the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle. Driven by a desire to avenge his father’s death at the claws of the fearsome tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli embarks on a journey filled with danger, discovery and courage. Along the way, he encounters a lost city, uncovers a hidden treasure, saves his village from destruction, and ultimately chooses the freedom of the jungle he calls home.
Enhanced by live narration from Petros Georkadjis, this magical concert promises an immersive and unforgettable journey for students into one of cinema’s most beloved adventures.
In collaboration with the Music Inspectors’ Office at the Department of Primary Education, Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
