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The sweeping soundscapes of cinema grace Orchestra Hall, with Sarah Hicks conducting the Minnesota Orchestra through a program of works by movie-music royalty John Williams! The sprawling program is structured as a journey through the places that cinema can take us; music from Schindler's List and 1941 transports the audience to World War II, female protagonists are celebrated with selections from Memoirs of a Geisha and The Witches of Eastwick, journeys to-and-from outer space feature with music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Wars, and E.T., while heroic feats are accomplished with the sounds of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter and more! 

Shaping Film Through Music

Known worldwide for his film compositions, the entire experience of watching some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters is shaped and defined by John Williams' grand compositions. Everyone in an instant can recognize the triumphant Star Wars main theme, be gripped by the magical mystery of the unmistakable melody of "Hedwig's Theme" from Harry Potter, or moved to tears by the heartbreaking theme from Schindler's List, among his many, many other contributions to the art of film. Witnessing these compositions live is a truly unforgettable experience.