The Music of John Williams
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The Music of John Williams with Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2024)
Presenter
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Concert Lab Role
Producer
A Concert Lab show (click here)
Featuring
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Nicholas Buc conductor
Art of the Score
Nicholas Buc host
Andrew Pogson host
Dan Golding host
Alexandra Osborne violin
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Date & Venue
Thursday 13 June 2024
Friday 14 June 2024
Saturday 15 June 2024 (matinee)
Saturday 15 June 2024 (evening)
Sunday 16 June 2024 (matinee)
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
About the Performance
ICONIC FILM SCORES LIVE IN CONCERT
Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter™, Jaws, Indiana Jones – John Williams can create entire worlds with just a few notes.
Art of the Score podcasters Andrew Pogson, Dan Golding and Nicholas Buc will take you deep into the world of these film scores in this unique concert event.
And you can feel the full power of this extraordinary music from these beloved films at the Sydney Opera House.
PROGRAM
Act 1
WILLIAMS Superman: March
WILLIAMS Jaws: The Shark Theme
WILLIAMS 2002 Olympic Winter Games: Call of the Champions
WILLIAMS Raiders of the Lost Ark: March
WILLIAMS Star Wars: Princess Leia's Theme
WILLIAMS Home Alone: Somewhere in My Memory
WILLIAMS Jurassic Park: Theme
Act 2
WILLIAMS Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: Duel of the Fates
WILLIAMS Schindler's List: Theme
WILLIAMS Saving Private Ryan: Hymn to the Fallen
WILLIAMS Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Double Trouble
WILLIAMS Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Hedwig's Theme
WILLIAMS E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: Flying Theme
WILLIAMS Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Jedi Steps & Finale
Encores
WILLIAMS Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: The Imperial March
WILLIAMS Star Wars: Cantina Band
"The event was not only musically captivating but also informative, thanks to hosts Dan Golding and Andrew Pogson. Their engaging commentary provided context and insights into why each piece was composed as it was, enriching the audience's appreciation of Williams' genius and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ ability to perform his compositions." - Isabella Nocetti, Stage Whispers
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