The Music of John Williams with Anne-Sophie Mutter

Oct 22, 2024
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Overview

Legendary violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ken-David Masur for an evening dedicated to the music of John Williams. The program includes the CSO premiere of his Violin Concerto No. 2, written for and performed by Mutter with “astonishing technical control and absolute musical drive” (The Guardian). Also hear highlights from his iconic film scores including selections from the Harry Potter and Star Wars sagas.

Due to a recent health concern, from which he is expected to make a full recovery, John Williams is unable to conduct the concert with Anne-Sophie Mutter at Symphony Center on October 22, 2024. At Mr. Williams’ request, Maestro Ken-David Masur has graciously agreed to conduct the concert.

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Schedule
Program
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Sound the Bells!

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Violin Concerto No. 2

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Flight to Neverland from Hook

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Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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The Duel from The Adventures of Tintin

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Nice to be Around from Cinderella Liberty

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Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter

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Throne Room & End Title from A New Hope (Star Wars Episode IV)

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