A fan-favorite returns as composer John Williams' biggest hits take the spotlight. Featuring beloved pieces from Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and more, this concert is sure to be out of this world!

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Music from the Big Screen

Clay Center

With The Music of Hans Zimmer, the internationally acclaimed Ukrainian symphony orchestra, Lords of the Sound pays homage to one of cinema’s greatest living composers. Zimmer’s award-winning soundtracks have shaped the modern era of film, creating unforgettable emotional depth and atmosphere. The concert features epic selections from beloved blockbusters including: Dune, The Dark Knight, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, Interstellar, Sherlock Holmes, The Lion King, Man of Steel, and more. Audiences will be swept away by the intensity, beauty, and power of Zimmer’s iconic scores performed live.

Lords of The Sound

Playhouse Square

Experience the thrill of Hollywood’s greatest scores brought to life in this blockbuster symphonic tribute to the magic of the movies.

Blennerhasset School

After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, featuring the ISO performing John Williams’s Grammy-winning score live to the film.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Hilbert Circle Theatre

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The Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra presents something entirely new – and thrilling – for its 80th season: a live performance of the sweeping score to the 1926 silent epic The Winning of Barbara Worth, performed alongside a screening of the original film.

The Winning of Barbara Worth – Film with Live Orchestra

Victoria Hall

A spectacular concert celebrating the music of the most prolific and successful film-score composer ever. John Williams has been at the forefront of film music from the 1960s and since then has been awarded 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and 7 BAFTAs. Many of the most popular films of recent times owe much of their success to his amazing music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear a live performance of many of his most memorable themes.

John Williams Blockbusters

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Mayflower Theatre

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends as they join the Seattle Symphony for a symphonic celebration of the Peanuts 75th Anniversary. With live actors, an animated backdrop and Vince Guaraldi’s beloved and timeless music, you won’t want to miss this special celebration.

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Symphonic Concert

Benaroya Hall

Prepare for an interstellar musical journey across the cosmos as we pay tribute to the most iconic space movie film scores ever composed.

Explore “the final frontier” with this electrifying concert that blends the magic of science fiction with the power of a live orchestra.

Hollywood Spectacular "Out of this World"

California Theatre

There’s no place like home, so put on your favorite red shoes, tap your heels three times and be transported to the magical world of Oz. Dorothy’s journey—with her friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—takes on a new life when the Des Moines Symphony performs the famous score as MGM’s original film plays on a larger-than-life screen. Share this timeless tale of the power of courage and friendship with the entire family!

The Wizard of Oz in Concert

Des Moines Civic Center

Experience the enchanting world of Maestro Ennio Morricone, brought to life by Ensemble Symphony Orchestra and led by conductor Giacomo Loprieno.

Discovering Morricone pays an orchestral tribute to the renowned Italian composer, delving into his vast repertoire, from timeless classics to lesser-known yet beautifully captivating pieces.

More than a traditional concert, this musical journey will guide the audience through the decades that shaped the greatness of Italian and international cinema through the evocative power of Morricone’s iconic melodies, including classics like Once Upon a Time in the West, Cinema Paradiso, The Hateful Eight, and Malèna.

Discovering Morricone

Cadogan Hall 

Embark on a cinematic adventure through the iconic films of Steven Spielberg, brought to life by the unforgettable scores of John Williams. Relive Hollywood’s most magical moments as your TSO performs GRAMMY® - and Academy Award®–winning music from Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Indiana Jones, and more. Perfect for the whole family, this concert captures the drama, wonder, and excitement that define the legendary Spielberg-Williams collaboration.

Symphonically Spielberg: The Music of John William

David Pecaut Square

Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Encanto" tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. But when Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family's last hope. "Encanto" received the Academy Award (r), BAFTA(r), Golden Globe (r) and Producers Guild of America Award for Best Animated Feature.

Disney's Encanto In Concert

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

After destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe with the ASO for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, featuring the Orchestra performing John Williams’ Grammy-winning score live on the big screen.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

Goldfinger, Lawrence of Arabia, Gone With the Wind -- imagine some of the greatest scores of The Golden Age of Hollywood, paired with contemporary favorites like Harry Potter and Mission Impossible -- and you have the perfect Movie Night at the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra! Once again, Dustin and Dominique Luecke are your hosts. To top it all off, the La Crosse Youth Symphony joins the LSO, side-by-side, for Rossini's sparking overture to The Barber of Seville -- used to wonderful effect in the great 1979 Midwestern coming-of-age classic comedy, Breaking Away.

Hollywood Treasures

Viterbo University

Conjure the animated universe of Hayao Miyazaki's acclaimed and award-winning films with the spellbinding scores of Joe Hisaishi. Featuring music from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service, your Cincinnati Pops presents the music of legendary Studio Ghibli favorites. Just as iconic as the films themselves, the music of Ghibli evokes wonder, nostalgia and adventure, perfect for anime fans and music lovers both young and young at heart. 

The Music Of Studio Ghibli

Cincinnati Music Hall

From the Tony & Academy award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) comes the Inland Empire premiere of The Prince of Egypt, an inspiring new musical that recounts Moses’ emotional journey to save his people from the oppressing grasp of his Pharaoh brother Ramses.

The Prince of Egypt

California Theatre of the Performing Arts

The ingenuity and courage of the 1960s missions to the Moon sparked a spirit of wonderment in the world’s creative community. Films and TV shows had their own “space race” that included glorious and inspiring music that lives far beyond those original productions.

A Cosmic Voyage: Symphony in Space

Winspear Centre

They call it Tinsel Town for a reason! Hollywood has birthed some of classical music’s most beloved compositions and IPO brings them to life this evening. Some of the silver screen’s most precious gems are in line for this bombastic night.

Legendary Music Of The Movies

Trinity Christian College

A night honoring one of Hollywood’s most legendary director and composer duos, Steven Spielberg and John Williams. Don’t miss a night full of some of the most iconic scores of the 20th century, including Indiana Jones, Jaws, ET, Hook, Jurassic Park and more!

Williams & Spielberg

Severance Hall

Join the NMSO for an unforgettable season-closing program where the  music of Hollywood’s most legendary composer comes to life! Relive the heart-pounding adventure of Indiana Jones, the awe of Jurassic Park, the wonder of E.T., and the epic battles of Star Wars. Feel the nostalgia with selections from Superman, Harry  Potter, Schindler’s List, Jaws, Catch Me If You Can, and The Witches of Eastwick — a symphonic celebration of cinema’s most iconic moments! Come dressed as your favorite character and step into the magic of these timeless classics. Will you be a daring archaeologist, a young wizard, or a galaxy-saving hero? The choice is yours! Don’t miss this cinematic and musical spectacular — a night where legendary scores and beloved characters collide.

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