‘A tribute to John Williams Strikes Back’ concert in Paris

Next February 18th, Saturday, a special concert dedicated to the music of John Williams will be held at the Grand Rex in Paris named ‘A tribute to John Williams Strikes Back‘, with two sessions, 4 pm and 9 pm.

Grand Rex

 

This concert, which could be considered the continuation of the one offered last year in the same place (named “A Tribute to John Williams: Music from the Films of Steven Spielberg“), will be in charge of the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra, conducted by Constantin Rouits, and will include music from the films Harry Potter I – III and Star Wars I – VII, as well as a compilation of varied music from famous films by John Williams.

A tribute to John Williams Strikes Back - Poster

 

As a curiosity, note that there will be two guests of honor:

 

  • Star Wars: Anthony Daniels, also known as C-3PO, who will be present on stage and will have a signing session (only with VIP tickets).

 

  • Harry Potter: Adrian Rawlins, also known as James Potter, Harry Potter’s father, who will be present on stage and will have a signing session (only with VIP tickets).

Anthony Daniels - Adrian Rawlins

 

The concert will not include projection of film clips, and at musical level, the planned program is as follows:

  • John Williams’ Tribute Medley 1
  • Harry Potter Suite
    • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
    • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

 

  • INTERMISSION

 

  • John Williams’ Tribute Medley 2
  • Star Wars Suite:
    • A New Hope
    • The Empire Strikes Back
    • Return of the Jedi
    • The Phantom Menace
    • Attack of the Clones
    • Revenge of the Sith
    • The Force Awakens

 

Tickets, with prices between € 39 and € 169 (VIP), can be purchased at the following link:

http://grandrex.fnacspectacles.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Cine-concert-TRIBUTE-TO-JOHN-WILLIAMS-JOHNW.htm