The Music of John Williams
with the Minnesota OrchestraThu Nov 7 — Sat Nov 9, 2024
Orchestra Hall
Through the music of John Williams, audiences of all generations have explored every single corner of the universe. Star Wars, Harry Potter, Saving Private Ryan, E.T.—the list of epic film scores seems to never end. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating the music of one of the most iconic and prolific film composers of all time.
A Few Things to Know
Program
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March from Superman
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Theme from Jurassic Park
- MASTER OF THEMES
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Marion’s Theme, from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Hedwig’s Theme, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- MUSIC OF MOVEMENT
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Scherzo for Motorcycle, from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Flight to Neverland, from Hook
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Suite from Far and Away
- Intermission
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March from 1941
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Adventures on Earth, from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Fantastic Beasts
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Fawkes the Phoenix, from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Theme from Jaws
- STAR WARS
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Imperial March , from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
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March of the Resistance, from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Jedi Steps and Finale, from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Artists
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. This past fall, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his tenure as music director.
Sarah Hicks is the Minnesota Orchestra’s principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, a role in which she oversees planning for and conducts many concerts in the broad-spectrum series of popular music, jazz, Broadway classics, movie scores and other genres. She also conducted the Inside the Classics and Sam & Sarah series for ten seasons.
Accessibility Services
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.