Xian Zhang conductor Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row Celebrate epic film scores with your New Jersey Symphony, from unforgettable themes composed by John Williams, to the golden age of cinema, to famous classical music moments in movies. Enjoy familiar favorites from Harry Potter and Star Wars alongside monumental musical moments from Apocalypse Now and Cast Away, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this love letter to film music! NOTE: John Williams will not be in attendance for these performances. This concert features selections from John Williams’ scores; no film projection.
Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor
Brett Boles host
Min Kwon piano
New Jersey Symphony
Prokofiev Suite from Lieutenant Kijé
Rachmaninoff Adagio sostenuto from Piano Concerto No. 2
Wagner/Hutschenruyter “The Ride of the Valkyries” from Die Walküre
John Williams “Imperial March” from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
John Williams “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
John Williams Selections from Star Wars
“Anakin’s Theme” from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
“Princess Leia’s Theme” from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
“Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
“Main Title” from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
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