SSO Pops: The Music Of Star Wars
SSO POPS: THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS
On 19 & 20 December, the SSO is journeying to a galaxy far, far away with a concert celebrating John Williams' epic music for Star Wars.
The programme, conducted by Australian conductor Christopher Dragon, includes some of the most popular moments from the movies' scores - from the 'Imperial March' and 'Leia's Theme' to the beautiful 'Across the Stars'. The performances will also include themes from some of the most recent films in the series: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.
The first of the pair of concerts takes place on the day Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released in Singapore cinemas, 19 December.
Christopher Dragon is in his fourth season as the Associate Conductor of the Colorado Symphony. For three years he previously held the position of Assistant Conductor with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. He works regularly in Australia and has guest conducted the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and West Australian Symphony Orchestras.
The Music of Star Wars
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Thu / 19 Dec 19 / 7.30pm
Fri / 20 Dec 19 / 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
Younglings, younglings - gather ‘round. Powerful murmurs in the Force, I sense. Music, great music is coming! Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not crude matter. Join us in this concert, you must. Yes, hrrrm!
*This is a live orchestra concert presentation without film.
FeaturingChristopher Dragon, conductor
ProgrammeMain Title | John Williams |
|---|---|
The Adventures of Jar Jar from The Phantom Menace | John Williams |
Yoda’s Theme | John Williams |
Luke and Leia from The Star Wars Saga | John Williams |
Princess Leia’s Theme | John Williams |
Throne Room & End Title | John Williams |
The Imperial March | John Williams |
Anakin’s Theme from The Phantom Menace | John Williams |
Across the Stars from Attack of the Clones | John Williams |
Duel of the Fates from The Phantom Menace | John Williams |
March of the Resistance from The Force Awakens | John Williams |
Rey’s Theme from The Force Awakens | John Williams |
The Rebellion is Reborn from The Last Jedi | John Williams |
The Jedi Steps & Finale from The Force Awakens | John Williams |
*before booking fees: $1 for tickets $20 and below, $3 for tickets $20.01 to $40, $4 for tickets above $40.
Tickets are available from website: ticketing.sso.org.sg, SISTIC hotline: 6348 5555, SISTIC counters island-wide and Esplanade Box Office
For press enquiries, please contact:
Singapore Symphony Group
80 Bencoolen Street, NAFA Tower Block
#08-01 Singapore 189655
T +65 6602 4239
elizabeth.davis@sso.org.sg
cindy@sso.org.sg
