American Spectacular

American Spectacular invites you to a dazzling celebration of all things American, filmed by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra under the masterful baton of Maestro Carl St. Clair. In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, this concert film opens with the iconic Flying Theme from *E.T.: The Extra‑Terrestrial*—a tribute to John Williams, the legendary Hollywood composer. From there, the stage erupts into Williams’ dazzling Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, brilliantly showcased by Tom Hooten, the esteemed principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. After a brief intermission, the evening unfolds with the rousing spirit of Leonard Bernstein’s “Slava!”, followed by Samuel Barber’s deeply moving Adagio for Strings. The program then culminates in a jazz‑infused tribute to the civil‑rights icon with Duke Ellington’s “Martin Luther King” from *The Three Black Kings*, and finishes with George Gershwin’s exuberant “An American in Paris.” Join this unforgettable cinematic journey that juxtaposes film classics, orchestral virtuosity, and jazz heritage, and experience why American music continues to resonate across continents. For more details and tickets – click the link above.