Prelude to Star Wars

Join The Whitworth Symphony Orchestra for “Prelude to Star Wars,” an immersive concert film that traces the legendary composers and works that shaped John Williams’ iconic soundtracks—especially the grand finale of Episode III. Experience the soaring Skyhawk Overture by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, the fiery melodies of selected movements from Igor Stravinsky’s *Firebird* suite, the sweeping orchestration of Jean Sibelius’s *Symphony No. 2*, and the thunderous opening of Gustav Holst’s “Mars” from *The Planets*. Each piece is performed with the full power of the orchestra, revealing the musical tapestry that inspired the Star Wars saga. This concert film invites fans to rediscover the music behind the movies in a new, exhilarating light. Details & tickets.