About the Gala Concert

Launching the 2022/23 season with the LA Phil’s Annual Gala Concert, Gustavo Dudamel shared the podium with his close friend and inspiration John Williams in a night celebrating the legendary composer’s 90th birthday. Joined by acclaimed violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, Williams opened the evening conducting his Second Violin Concerto, a piece he wrote for Mutter that they premiered last year. In the second half, Dudamel led selections from Williams’ beloved film scores.

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Program

John WILLIAMS  Just Down West Street
John WILLIAMS  Violin Concerto No. 2 (Conducted by John Williams)
John WILLIAMS  “Scherzo for Motorcycle and Orchestra” from Indiana Jones
John WILLIAMS  “Princess Leia’s Theme” from Star Wars: A New Hope
John WILLIAMS   “Adventures on Earth” from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
No Intermission

Artists

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
John Williams, conductor
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin