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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
An Evening with John Williams
Mar 24, 2023 — 7:30 PM
Overview
Now in his 91st year, John Williams is an inimitable musical icon. He has taken us to galaxies far, far away. He has conjured up wizards, helped the Man of Steel fly above Metropolis and, with two notes, made beachgoers terrified of entering the water. Williams leads the CSO in an evening of highlights from his landmark film scores.
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Program
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Yoda's Theme from The Empire Strikes Back [Encore]
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March from Raiders of the Lost Ark [Encore]
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Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) from The Empire Strikes Back [Encore]
Performers
Extras
Enhance your concert experience with this additional event.
Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in the free preconcert conversation featuring Richard Kaufman and James Smelser in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Sponsors & Partners
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
John Williams & Berliner Philharmoniker
In celebration of the composer’s 90th birthday, John Williams led the Berliner Philharmoniker in a once-in-a-lifetime concert of his most memorable tunes for the silver screen, including selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Available for a limited time at the Symphony Store.
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Film-score icon John Williams has won five Academy Awards and holds 52 Oscar nominations. Ahead of the CSO at the Movies live-to-picture presentation of "Jurassic Park," here's a look back at Williams' stellar Oscar legacy.
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Wishing a very happy 90th birthday to composer and conductor John Williams!
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The people have spoken. An unscientific survey of various fan sites reveals that moviegoers' favorite score of the “Harry Potter” series is ... drum roll, please: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” (2001).
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