New Jersey Symphony presents Epic Scores of John Williams and More!

Sunday, June 02, 2024 @ 3:00pm

State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Xian Zhang conductor

Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor

Min Kwon piano

New Jersey Symphony

Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row

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: 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

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!

Please note: John Williams will not be in attendance for these performances. This concert features selections from John Williams’ scores; no film projection.