The Music of John Williams: CPO's 10th Anniversary Concert

No one writes movie theme music like legendary composer John Williams! No wonder he’s the world’s most popular film composer. 

In this 10th Anniversary concert, hear the full might of Casey Philharmonic Orchestra bring to life many of John Williams most unforgettable, award-winning movie scores,  spanning five decades of motion picture history! Relive the wonder of your favourite movie like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Superman, Jurassic Park, Jaws, E.T., Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, Hook, and much more. If you think it sounds good in the cinema, wait until you hear it played live by the CPO.

Casey Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to share in their 10th Anniversary celebration by participating in this amazing rendition of John Williams filmscores. His music is so incredibly rich and diverse, and has been so inspirational and such a large part of the orchestra programming over our 10 year history. His sense of melody, the orchestration, and the epic breadth of John Williams’ compositions are in direct line with the orchestral sagas of Strauss, Wagner or Holst. A living legend of film music, who has imposed his style on the great classics of popular cinema, John Williams offers musicians inspired pages and the audience unforgettable themes to be heard with all the power of a full orchestra

This performance by the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by our own chief conductor Kent Ross, promises breathtaking sound, powerful emotion, and pure entertainment. Don’t miss this thrilling celebration of movies you love, as the orchestra carries you away to alternative realities and places, through John Williams’ iconic music!

From the orchestra that brought you ‘Star Wars Extravaganza’, ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Music’, ‘Wizards and Dragons’ and ‘2026 A Space Odyssey’, the playlist includes:
•    Star Wars
•    Harry Potter
•    Superman
•    Jurassic Park
•    Jaws
•    E.T.
•    Indiana Jones
•    Schindler’s List
•    Hook
•    Witches of Eastwick
•    And more!

(John Williams will not be at this concert)
 

Reviews

“This is what this community is all about. You are all phenomenal in your talents. Your years of hard work and dedication show in your awesome performances.” – Alexis M.

“Loved the family effort put in by this bunch! The show was amazing (as they always are) worth the 2.5hr drive.” – Bob H.

“This was truly a moving and emotional day for myself and my daughter!! In all the BEST WAYS!! Nearly brought us both to tears!! A truly moving and magical day!!” – Kianne H.

“This concert was truly wonderful. Great musicianship by all and really nice graphics behind the orchestra too. An awesome night in all. Looking so forward to the next concert. We had a wonderful night. – Inga P.