Marin Alsop conducts Star Wars and The Planets

Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the cosmos with Marin Alsop and the Philharmonia Orchestra! This spectacular concert film unites iconic scores and breathtaking performances, creating an immersive experience for the whole family. Experience the magic of John Williams’s legendary Star Wars Suite, featuring the swashbuckling main theme and the instantly recognizable, ominous ‘Imperial March’ from a composer celebrated with 26 Grammys and 5 Oscars. Following this cinematic triumph, acclaimed guitarist Sean Shibe joins the orchestra for Joaquín Rodrigo’s exquisite Guitar Concerto, ‘Concierto de Aranjuez.’ Let the music transport you to the sun-drenched gardens of a Spanish royal palace, steeped in “melancholic emotion… the perfume of magnolias, the singing of birds, and the gushing of fountains.” Following an interval, conclude the evening with Gustav Holst’s monumental The Planets. A profound influence on John Williams’s own groundbreaking scores, this suite takes you on an emotional odyssey, from the ferocious intensity of ‘Mars, the Bringer of War’ to the celestial beauty of ‘Neptune, the Mystic,’ and the jubilant strains of ‘Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity’ – a melody familiar to rugby fans as “World in Union.” Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a true masterclass in orchestral storytelling!