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The Music of John Williams

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Saturday, June 13 2020
7:30pm
Merrill Auditorium

Program

THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELED

JOHN WILLIAMS:
(b. 1932)

Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Devil’s Dance from The Witches of Eastwick

Theme from Jurassic Park

Superman March from Superman

Theme from Schindler’s List

Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra from Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade

Raiders March from Indiana Jones & the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Wide Receiver (NBC Sunday Night Football Theme)

Closing In from “Escapades for Sax and Orchestra”  from Catch Me If You Can

Main Title from Star Wars

Princess Leia’s Theme from Star Wars

Cantina Band from Star Wars: A New Hope

The Jedi Steps and Finale from Star Wars – Episode VII: The Force Awakens

Flying Theme from E.T.

THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Due to Governor Janet Mill’s April 28th announcementthe CDC’s guidelines on social distancing, and in an effort to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we will be canceling all Portland Symphony Orchestra concerts as well as select events through June 23, 2020. Learn more here.


Experience the awe and excitement of cinema’s greatest music featuring the scores of the world’s most beloved film composer John Williams, winner of five Oscars, four Golden Globes, seven BAFTAs and 21 Grammys. With 48 Oscar nominations, he is second only to Walt Disney as the most nominated person ever. Led by Morihiko Nakahara, the PSO performs pieces from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and more. 

Artists and program are subject to change. 


Featuring

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Morihiko Nakahara guest conductor
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