Star Wars 50th Anniversary

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Get ready to be transported to a musical galaxy, far, far away, with an out-of-this-world concert from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pete Harrison, at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 4 March. Can you believe it's been 50 years since Princess Leia, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker first graced our screens? The Force will be with you as the orchestra plays iconic tracks that accompanied George Lucas' epic space opera. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents this magnificent celebration of John Williams' timeless music from the entire film saga since the original Episode IV: A New Hope in 1977. All will performed spectacularly by the full forces of the orchestra and conducted by Pete Harrison – it surely will be an event not to be missed; an evening of some of the best movie music ever written. This concert is part of their BSO Pops series. This fantastic array of concerts will include popular classics that you're sure recognize from TV and adverts to full- blown symphonic spectaculars showcasing the music of Queen, ABBA and Pink Floyd. The BSO also performs regular film music nights which feature some of the best movie classics ever written, and an annual feast of Chri

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Date

Thursday, 4 March 2027

Start time

12:00

Venue

Portsmouth

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