May the force be with you, “Star Wars” fans. This summer, the Louisville Orchestra is giving you the opportunity to see one of the classic films while listening to the score performed live.
In a concert on July 2, the orchestra plans to perform John Williams’ iconic score from “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” live as the film screens at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St.
Hear live groundbreaking, award-winning scores composed by John Williams, who composed the music for all nine “Star Wars” films. “It changes the relationship of the film and the power of the score,” said Graham Parker, acting executive director of the Louisville Orchestra.
The concert is part of an ongoing film series hosted by the orchestra, produced by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox. Concert packages include a variety of formats, such as live-to-picture movie concerts and vocal and music compilations. themed instrumentals.
Previous “Star War” movies in the series include “Star Wars: A New Hope,” which was screened in 2018.
Fans are also invited to dress as their favorite characters from the nine-part saga, from Wookiees to Princess Leia to the dashing Han Solo.
“We encourage people to come in costume,” Parker said. “People come in full ‘Star Wars’ gear and really get into it.”
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As the sixth film in the nine-film saga, “Return of the Jedi” keeps the Force with the audience as legendary characters like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo gather and join the growing Rebel fleet as Emperor Palpatine commands. his troops on board. his Death Star.
The orchestra will be conducted in concert by acclaimed conductor Jason Seber, currently associate conductor of the Kansas City Symphony.
“The ‘Star Wars’ saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its iconic storytelling, compelling characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores,” said Michelle Winters, Director of marketing of the Orchestra of Louisville. she said she.
The show will be at 7 pm on July 2. Visit LouisvilleOrchestra.org for tickets.
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Star Wars ‘Return of the Jedi’ at Conert
WHAT: The Louisville Orchestra will present “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” in concert with a screening of the complete film to the musical score by Oscar-winning composer John Williams performed live by the Louisville Orchestra. The concert will be conducted by acclaimed conductor Jason Seber, associate director of the Kansas City Symphony. The Star Wars Movie Concert Series is produced under license by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox and Warner/Chappell Music.
SYNOPSIS OF THE FILM: In “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star. The rebel fleet responds with a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker faces Darth Vader in a final climactic duel. Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo reunite and join the growing Rebel fleet as Emperor Palpatine commands his troops aboard his newly built Death Star. We meet a variety of unlikely furry friends who join the rebels in the final battle.
WHERE: Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St.
WHEN: July 2, 7 p.m.
COST: $20-$80
MORE INFORMATION: louisvilleorchestra.org/concert/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi