When you think of the top ten greatest movies of all time, chances are more than half of them feature music by revered film composer John Williams. This June, you can experience some of the best moments of William’s most illustrious scores, as performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
For decades, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra has performed film scores and soundtracks from the world’s greatest blockbusters, including complete Harry Potter™ Film in Concert Series and Lord of the Rings films. These are just some of the stellar compositions from composer John Williams that have earned him 25 Grammy awards, seven BAFTAs, five Oscars and four Golden Globes.
In these Sydney Symphony concerts, you’ll witness the magic of William’s biggest and most loved pieces live at the Sydney Opera House, including the theme songs from Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs will join the Orchestra on stage for incredible performances of ‘Somewhere in My Memory’ from Home Alone, ‘Hymn to the Fallen’ from Saving Private Ryan, and ‘Double Trouble’ from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™.
Self-described film score geeks and Art of the Score podcast co-hosts Andrew Pogson, Dan Golding and Nicholas Buc will be there on the night sharing insights and untold stories behind the composer and his works, with acclaimed conductor Nicholas Buc also leading the Orchestra.
Buc says, “We don’t just talk about the music; we’ll use the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to demonstrate the magic in real time, showing how Williams can weave a melody or make you feel a certain way.”
In 2023, the Art of the Score collaborated with the Sydney Symphony on a sell-out concert celebrating the great Hans Zimmer. Their follow-up, The Music of John Williams, is set to be another unforgettable event, with four exclusive performances at the Sydney Opera House on Friday, June 14, Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at 2pm. Tickets are on sale from $55 (plus booking fee), with concessions also available here.