CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – THE JUNGLE BOOK Family Concerts – 7.11.2026

Lefkosia: Saturday 7 November 2026 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 16:00 & 17:30 

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.

Mezzo soprano Marilena Nisidi – recipient of an honourable mention at the recent International Masterclass & Competition for Opera Soloists organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra – performs the beautiful lullaby for Mowgli.

Enhanced by live narration by Petros Georkadjis, this magical family concert promises an immersive and unforgettable journey into one of cinema’s most beloved adventures—an experience sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Miklós RÓZSA: ‘The Jungle Book’ Suite for narrator and orchestra (1942)

The thrilling film score for The Jungle Book (1942) for narrator and orchestra

by Hollywood Oscar-winning composer Miklós Rózsa!

Petros Georkadjis, narrator

Marilena Nissidi, mezzo soprano

Kyriaki Kountouri, conductor

Supporters: Larnaka Municipality

Ticket price: €12 for all

Free Admission: Unemployed persons, recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) and persons with disabilities. Seating for persons with disabilities is limited.

Reservation of a free seat must be made by email to [email protected] no later than two working days before the concert, and must be accompanied by the relevant supporting document.

Ticket presales:

Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181)

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Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

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