NC Symphony plays John Williams music

April 2 and 3, 2004 8PM and April 4, 2004 , 3PM
Meymandi Concert Hall
BTI center for the Performing Arts
Raleigh, NC

The Music of John Williams | Pops Series: Evening
Featuring:
William Henry Curry, conductor
Program:
From Goodbye Mr. Chips to Harry Potter, John Williams has composed the music for some 80 films, winning major awards from Hollywood to Great Britain. E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, the Indiana Jones series, Schindler's List, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Saving Private Ryan are just a few of the movies which owe their moving and memorable soundtracks to Williams's genius. His scores for the Star Wars trilogy transformed Hollywood film music and became icons of American culture.

Greg Belb, alto sax
Rick Motylinski, vibraphone

Scheduled to be performed :
Main Title from Star Wars

Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark

Adventures on Earth from E.T the Extraterrestrial

Escapades for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra from Catch Me If You Can

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

Suite from Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Theme from Schildler's List

Star Wars Suite
"The Battle"
"Throne Room & End Title"

Prices : April 2,3, section A Orchestra,& nearer sections of lower and upper balcony - $35-$54.

April 4 matinee 3pm $22-$35

A MUST for us Star Wars fans ! Which one would you like to go to? my vote is Sunday April 4 matinee, but whatevery you'd like...

For more info, go to the NC Symphony website

Any of you Siths going to this event in Raleighwood? I have tickets for the 3pm show on Sunday. Sounds like its going to be an awesome event, 501st is going to be there and everything.

Chris