Proms: John Williams’ Greatest Hits
From Star Wars to Jurassic Park: John Williams’ most iconic film music.
How much music must a composer write to achieve immortality? Beethoven – tatata-tááá – managed it in four notes. Even more economical was John Williams: he needed only two for his iconic Jaws theme. Fortunately, he didn't stop there and went on to compose magnificent music for Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park and countless others. With his greatest hits, this concert is a trip down memory lane.
Programme & performers
Williams
Highlights from Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Jurassic Park and Schindler's List
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
E.T.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Jurassic Park
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Schindler's List
Star Wars (e.g. Main Title, Luke & Leia, March of the Resistance)
performed live.
The informal drinks afterwards, with some extra music and singing and a workshop, really added to the evening. It made it feel complete—like it didn’t simply stop when the concert ended. A beautiful night!
