At the Movies: The Music of John Williams

The Bozeman Symphony presents “At the Movies: The Music of John Williams” June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-be-missed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more.
Get ready to be swept away into the captivating world of cinema as the Bozeman Symphony presents “At the Movies: The Music of John Williams” during the first weekend of June. This not-to-be-missed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more.

This concert will feature different music than the pieces played in the Symphony’s John Williams 90th Birthday Celebration concert two years ago.

John Williams, hailed as one of the greatest film composers of all time, has enchanted audiences for over seven decades with his recognizable and unforgettable musical scores. Collaborating with renowned filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Williams has garnered an impressive collection of awards, including 26 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven BAFTA Awards, three Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.

Noteworthy local soloists will also grace the stage, including Montana State University saxophonist Wonki Lee, praised by the New York Concert Review for his exceptional talent, performing Catch Me If You Can. Bozeman native violinist Felix Guggenheim, winner of the Montana Association of Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto competition, will perform a moving rendition of “Remembrances” from Schindler’s List.

The concerts will take place on Friday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m., at the historic Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman, 404 West Main Street.

Tickets are now available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/atthemovies.html
or by calling the office at 406-585-9774.