The Music of John Williams
with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra 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.
Program
- SETTING THE SCENE
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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
- A SINGULAR VOICE
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Suite from Far and Away
- Intermission
- THE IMPACT OF STAR WARS
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Imperial March , from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
- LIFETIME PARTNERSHIP
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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
- RETURN TO STAR WARS
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Across the Stars
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Jedi Steps and Finale, from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Sarah Hicks
conductor
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. In September 2024, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård begins his second season 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.
Plan your visit
Pre-Concert Trivia
When: All Performances | 45 Minutes Prior
Where: Target Atrium
Make sure to arrive early! YourClassical Saturday Cinema host Lynne Warfel will be doing a pre-show event where you can learn about John Williams’ life, what to listen for during the concert, plus John Williams themed trivia where you can test how well you know his work!
Know Before You Go
An engaging performance awaits, and the fun doesn’t stop there. Make this visit your own with food and activity options. Browse these helpful tips, and when your concert date arrives, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy.
Directions & Parking
All the information you need to know for getting to and from Orchestra Hall. Parking is just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
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Accessibility Services
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
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