“I love a good film soundtrack and you can’t go wrong with John Williams’ fantastic music from Star Wars. It’s always a treat playing the big movie moments on Classic FM Breakfast and I know that they’ll sound spectacular performed by our friends at the Orchestra of Opera North. Bring on the brass section! There is something magical that happens when you hear movie scores played by a live orchestra so go and enjoy it if you can.”
May the Force be with the Orchestra of Opera North as it embarks on a journey through space, time, and the realms of witchcraft.
Feel the commanding brass of Star Wars ‘Imperial March’, the haunting strings from Psycho, and the enchanting celeste theme from Harry Potter send tingles down your spine. Conductor Garry Walker will guide us through the programme, unravelling each piece’s influences and connections within film music history.
Part of the Kirklees Concert Season.
Timings
Pre-concert talk 3.20pm
Start time 4pm
Interval 20 mins
Finish time approx. 6pm
Concessions
16 and under Free
Under 30 £5
Discounts available for retired over 65, income support or Kirklees passport holders
Further tickets may be available from Kirklees Town Halls.
*Booking fees apply
Programme
John Williams Main Theme from Star Wars
Korngold The Sea Hawk Theme
Bartók Divertimento for Strings (excerpts)
Hermann ed Christopher Palmer Psycho: A Short Suite for String Orchestra
Mahler Adagietto from Symphony No. 5
John Williams:
Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’ Stone
Far and Away Suite
Sayuri’s Theme from Memoirs of a Geisha
Flying Theme from E.T.
Theme and Prayer from Angela’s Ashes
Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark
Imperial March from Star Wars
Performers
Garry Walker
Conductor
Garry Walker
