Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert
About This Event
The New York Philharmonic performs John Williams' score to Return of the Jedi at David Geffen Hall in a live orchestral presentation of the film. The Philharmonic, resident at Lincoln Center and known for programs from Dvořák and Gershwin to collaborations with Gustavo Gimeno and Hélène Grimaud, is listed with an unnamed conductor and an "Unknown Orchestra."
About Star Wars: Return of the Jedi(film_score)
At David Geffen Hall, *Star Wars: Return of the Jedi* is presented in concert, pairing the complete film with its live orchestral score by John Williams. The evening features David Newman with the New York Philharmonic, continuing a career shaped by appearances at major halls and collaborations with ensembles and soloists. In New York, Williams’s *Star Wars* music has long held a stable place in the city’s symphonic life, bridging concert tradition and mass cinema. One can hear how the score organizes mythic storytelling with the discipline of late-Romantic orchestration.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
Unknown Conductor
A conductor is a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir, guiding the musicians through the interpretation of the musical score.
Unknown Orchestra
Unknown Orchestra is likely a collective of musicians performing orchestral music, though specific details about its repertoire or membership are not provided.