Celebrating John Williams

John Williams Spotlight

Sat / Apr 5, 2025 - 8:00PM

Experience a thrilling world of wizards, Jedis, and dinosaurs with John Williams’ iconic music and specially edited film clips!

Program

- John WILLIAMS
- Olympic Fanfare and Theme
- John WILLIAMS
- Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- John WILLIAMS
- Three Selections from Harry Potter: Hedwig’s Theme, Fawkes the Phoenix, Harry’s Wondrous World
- John WILLIAMS
- Dear Basketball
- John WILLIAMS
- “Adventures on Earth” from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
- Intermission
- John WILLIAMS
- Superman March
- John WILLIAMS
- Theme from Jurassic Park
- John WILLIAMS
- Three Selections from Indiana Jones: Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra, Marion’s Theme, Raiders March
- John WILLIAMS
- Out to Sea/Shark Cage Fugue from Jaws
- John WILLIAMS
- Two Selections from Star Wars: Princess Leia’s Theme, Throne Room and Finale

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About this Performance

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg once said, “Without John Williams, bikes don’t really fly, nor do brooms in Quidditch matches, nor do men in red capes. There is no Force, dinosaurs do not walk the Earth, we do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe.”

To bring the John Williams Spotlight Series to a close, and to honor Williams’ illustrious seven-decade career, Gustavo Dudamel leads the LA Phil in an exciting program of the composer’s most recognizable, adored, and critically acclaimed music for the silver screen. From Indiana Jones and Harry Potter to Star Wars and Jurassic Park, enjoy this celebration of movie magic with selected film clips on the big screen!

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Upbeat Live with Jon Burlingame

Event starts at 7:00PM

Before the concert, some of the sharpest musical minds around–including guest artists–guide you through the evening’s music, complete with a Q&A session for any lingering questions. This free event is held in BP Hall accessible after your ticket is scanned.

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