Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in Concert
Heroic. Swashbuckling. Join the Rebel Alliance.
Who’s on stage
As part of our Music in Sci-Fi Weekend, Royal Northern Sinfonia and conductor Ben Palmer are ready to lift you clean out of your seat and into a galaxy far, far away.
What they’re playing
Marking 50 years since its original release, hear John Williams’ instantly recognisable score for the original Star Wars film – A New Hope – played live and in perfect time as the film plays on the big screen. Every fanfare, whisper, and blast of brass landing right on cue.
Need to know
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval.
Age: this film is rated PG. Under 14s must by accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in Concert
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Who's playing it
Ben Palmer conductor
Royal Northern Sinfonia
What's happening in the music?
It starts on a desert planet with a farm boy and a dream. Then suddenly – lightsabers, droids, daring escapes and the pull of something bigger. As Luke Skywalker takes his first steps into a wider universe, the orchestra carries the wonder, the danger and the hope of it all. Played live, the music sparkles, swells and swoops, turning a much-loved film into something freshly magical. Strap yourself in for big thrills, bigger smiles and an out of this world adventure.
