Experience the unforgettable music of John Williams, the “Maestro of the Movies,” whose craft has shaped the sound of modern cinema. From the soaring heroism of Superman and Star Wars to the wonder of Jurassic Park, this thrilling program celebrates the imagination, emotion, and magic of one of the greatest composers in film history.

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The Music of John Williams

Blossom Music Center

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Few composers have shaped modern orchestral music more profoundly than John Williams. This celebration brings to life the bold fanfares, sweeping themes, and unforgettable film scores that defined the musical landscape of the 1980s and captivated audiences around the world.
Conducted by longtime friend and collaborator, and world-renowned pops conductor Richard Kaufman, the program also celebrates Williams’s years as Music Director of the legendary Boston Pops—a time when his music helped bring the excitement of the orchestra to millions and became the soundtrack to a generation.

John Williams: The Soundtrack of a Generation

Shermerhorn Symphony Center

Directed by Rob Reiner, The Princess Bride is a story of fencing, fighting, true love, miracles, and a few rodents of unusual size. The great Peter Falk narrates this romantic tale, following the beautiful maiden Buttercup and her one true love, a young farm hand named Westley. After Westley is captured by a ruthless pirate and presumed dead, Buttercup’s unhappy marriage to the horrible Prince Humperdinck seems inevitable. But before the wedding can take place, she’s kidnapped by three outlaws and it’s up to a mysterious Man in Black to come to her rescue... 

The Princess Bride in Concert

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Released in 1990 and directed by Tim Burton (Beetlejuice, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas), the film centers on Edward (Johnny Depp), a gentle artificial man with scissors for hands. Orphaned and unfinished by his creator (Vincent Price in his final role), Edward longs for connection and is coaxed into joining the town’s pastel suburban community. At first a sensation amidst the uniformity, his uniqueness eventually sparks jealousy and suspicion among the neighbors. Along the way, Edward develops a tender romance with Kim (Winona Ryder). Edward Scissorhands is celebrated for its poignant exploration of acceptance, enduring love, and the challenges of being misunderstood.

Edward Scissorhands

Roosevelt University

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The London premiere of a cinematic masterpiece transformed! Grammy-nominated composer Michael Shapiro‘s thrilling score turns a horror classic into a contemporary cinematic event.

One of the earliest sound films, James Whale’s legendary 1931 movie Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, had dialogue but no music. Shapiro’s critically acclaimed score marries the original film with live orchestra, creating a haunting emotional landscape and significantly enhancing the film’s dramatic power.

Frankenstein (1931)

Cadogan Hall

This October 27, join us at Schermerhorn for one of the spookiest concert experiences of the year: the original 1931 Frankenstein on the big screen while the Nashville Symphony performs a haunting live score underneath every scene.The movie was originally released without music. For nearly 70 years, one of cinema's greatest horror films played without a single note, until composer Michael Shapiro finally did something about it. Praised by The New York Times for his "rare melodic gift," Shapiro's score has become a global phenomenon, inducing goosebumps everywhere from the Los Angeles Opera to Milan's Orchestra Sinfonica.

Frankenstein with the Nashville Symphony

Get ready for a night of chills and laughs. Watch the 1931 classic Frankenstein on the big screen with a live score by Michael Shapiro, full of tension, drama, and dark humor. Come in costume and join other guests and fans from Fort Collins Comic Con for a spooky, immersive celebration the whole community can enjoy.

Frankenstein: Live Film

The Lincoln Center

For nearly seven decades, John Williams has made us believe in movie magic. From the triumphant fanfares of Star Wars to the wonder of Harry Potter, this concert explores the vast catalog of a movie maestro whose music transcends the screen.

John Williams @ 95

Duke Energy Center for the Arts

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Immerse yourself in the world of Undertale, the hit indie game. A 25-piece orchestra performs the fan-favorite soundtrack, with gameplay footage on NJPAC’s big screen. You’ll embark on a musical journey through strange lands: The Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland and all the way to New Home. Revisit iconic characters, epic battles and emotional moments. It’s the story you love, experienced in a whole new way. Wear your best Undertale cosplay for even more fun!

Undertale: The Determination Symphony

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

From the desert planet of Arrakis to Gotham City, the music of Hans Zimmer brings stories to life, infusing them with mystique and magic through sound. This concert dives into the highlights of Zimmer’s scores, including selections from Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator, and more. It’s made for the dreamer, the edge-of-your-seat moviegoer, and anyone who desires an escape to another world through music.

Music of Hans Zimmer

The score for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is an integral part of the film's charm and emotional resonance. The music combines whimsical, light-hearted themes with dramatic, adventurous undertones. Williams' iconic score includes both the playful and suspenseful, action-driven pieces that perfectly complement Kevin's clever escapades and interactions with the burglars. The music heightens the holiday magic of the film while emphasizing the warmth, humor, and thrills of Kevin's adventure in New York.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

In collaboration with the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, we are presenting a chamber orchestra in the Matrix featuring 13 of our musicians in a program of all American composers. Structured around Aaron Copland’s now iconic score for the Martha Graham ballet Appalachian Spring, James Stephenson’s 2023 work Persephone for 13 Players was, in fact, intended to be a companion piece. Rounding out this program is Barbara Harbach’s 2006 piece American Solstice for Chamber Ensemble. Experiencing a smaller-scale orchestra in the intimate Matrix space at JMKAC is yet another way to come together with friends and family to hear great quality music.

All American

John Michael Kohler Arts Center

Nashville Symphony | Wilbur Lin, conductor"Once you've met someone you never really forget them" - Spirited AwayJourney through the sound world created by celebrated composer Joe Hisaishi for Studio Ghibli. Featuring music from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service, your Nashville Symphony presents the music of legendary Studio Ghibli favorites. Experience the emotion, adventure, and imagination of these iconic films through music that has inspired generations around the world.

The Music of Studio Ghibli: Celebrating Joe Hisaishi's Cinematic Wonders

The York Symphony brings your favorite John Williams film scores to life to celebrate his birthday. From Harry Potter to ET, hear Williams’ iconic pop culture movie themes of the past 60 years.

John Williams’ 95th Birthday!

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Travel to the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli with live performances of music from Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away. In this one-night-only concert, the Oregon Symphony brings Joe Hisaishi’s iconic scores to life in a whimsical celebration of Japanese animation that you won’t want to miss!

The Music of Studio Ghibli

South Salem High School

The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Welcome… to Jurassic Park!

Jurassic Park

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

This all-John Williams program surrounds you with music that has shaped generations, not just as soundtracks, but as emotional touchstones. Hearing these iconic themes vividly brought to life by a full symphony orchestra is an incredibly powerful experience.

From the awe of Jurassic Park to the suspense of Jaws, the magic of Harry Potter, and the soaring hope of E.T., each piece opens a door back to imagination, nostalgia, and joy. After intermission, the journey continues with the adventure and heart of Hook and Indiana Jones, the quiet beauty of The Terminal, and the powerful, unmistakable themes of Star Wars.

Movie Pops: All John Williams

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Lights! Camera! Action! Cue your favorite cinematic sounds at this family-friendly concert with fan favorites from over nine different pieces including selections from Godfather, How to Train Your Dragon, Back to the Future, along with musical theatre classics.

Sounds of Cinema

University of Northern Colorado

May the force be with you! Star Wars comes to life on the cinema-sized screen as the York Symphony’s performs the film score live. Be transported to a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert

The DSSO Film Series presents Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert, featuring Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s score performed as live accompaniment to the full film on the big screen. Set in the 18th-century Caribbean Islands, eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow teams up with blacksmith Will Turner to reclaim his beloved ship the Black Pearl—and rescue the Governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann—from Captain Barbossa and his cursed crew. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley.

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