Best of John Williams

The Performance

Celebrate the music of iconic composer John Williams as Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra bring to life some of his most legendary film scores, including Harry Potter, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Superman, Indiana Jones, and more. In a career spanning more than six decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film and the concert stage. He remains one of our nation’s most distinguished and contributive musical voices and has composed the music for more than one hundred films.

Please note: John Williams will not be in attendance for these performances. This concert features selections from John Williams’ scores; no film projection.

Musical selections to include: 

Hooray for Hollywood

“Adventures on Earth” from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

“Superman March” from Superman

“Hedwig’s Theme” and “Harry’s Wondrous World” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

“The Flight to Neverland” from Hook    

Theme from Jurassic Park

“The Raiders March” from Raiders of the Lost Ark

 Olympic Fanfare and Theme

“Hymn to the Fallen” from Saving Private Ryan 

“The Shark Theme” from Jaws

Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Star Wars Suite for Orchestra

            “Imperial March”

            “Cantina Band”

            “Princess Leia’s Theme”

            “Main Title”