Between Star Wars and magic: the soundscapes of John Williams

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Info

What would films like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones or Harry Potter be without his extraordinary music? John Williams, superstar of American film music, gave all these blockbusters their unmistakable sound. His soundtracks provide so much more than catchy tunes; they lend depth and nuance to both stories and characters. John Williams had hoped to conduct the Berliner Philharmoniker himself, personally guiding the Berlin audience through the cosmos of his work. Unfortunately, he has been obliged to withdraw from the performance for health reasons. Stéphane Denève, his close friend and musical associate and Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, will conduct in his place.

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Artists

Berliner Philharmoniker
Stéphane Denève conductor (replacing John Williams)
Bruno Delepelaire cello

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Programme

John Williams
Sound the Bells

Superman March

Dracula: Night Journeys

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Symphonische Suite: Three Million Light Years from Home

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Symphonische Suite: Stargazers

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Symphonische Suite: Adventures on Earth

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Hook: The Flight to Neverland

Jaws: Out to Sea/The Shark Cage Fugue

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Fawkes the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Harry’s Wondrous World

Memoirs of a Geisha: Sayuri’s Theme
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Star Wars, The Force Awakens: March of the Resistance

Star Wars, Return of the Jedi: Luke and Leia

Star Wars, Suite for Orchestra: Main Title

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Additional information

Duration ca. 2 hours and 15 minutes (incl. 20 minutes interval)