9.3K views · 113 reactions | Did you know that ever since Stanley Kubrick used the opening of Also sprach Zarathustra in his 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, it became a symbol of bombastic affirmation in popular culture? Elvis Presley, for instance, used it to open his concerts from 1971 to 1977. Relive this masterpiece, April 26, 28 & 29 >> bit.ly/2GnKVqg | Houston Symphony | Facebook

Rare behind-the-scenes footage from 2001: A Space Odyssey 🚀 Stanley Kubrick breaks down the film’s deeper meaning — in his own words. #StanleyKubrick #2001ASpaceOdyssey #BehindTheScenes #SciFiCinema #FilmHistory | CgoMovies

Our 2016-17 series kicks off October 13-15 with 2001: A Space Odyssey! Go behind the scenes and learn about the unique demands the conductor and musicians face when performing a live film score. Tickets to our film series are available at http://sfsymphony.org/film | San Francisco Symphony