Special Event

John Williams Movie Music Spectacular

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
John Williams, conductor
Michael York, narrator
Holland Taylor, narrator

A TRIBUTE TO DAVID LEAN
Featuring music from Blithe Spirit, The Bridge on the River Kwai, A Passage to India, Oliver Twist, Dr. Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia

THE MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER
Williams A Grand Suite from Harry Potter

John Williams returns to Symphony Center after his sold-out performances in 2008 to conduct a tribute to the legendary movie director David Lean hosted by eminent British actor Michael York, and selections from his magical Harry Potter scores. With a career that spans six decades, Williams has composed many of the most famous film scores in history. These spectacular concerts will feature specially selected film clips on the big screen with performances of familiar and notable scores performed by the CSO.

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