Star Wars: In Concert
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Star Wars: In Concert, previously called Star Wars: A Musical Journey, is a series of concerts featuring a symphony orchestra and choir
, along with footage from the Star Wars saga films displayed on a large LED
screen at three stories tall. The screen is set to live performances of the Star Wars score composed by John Williams
. The first performance took place in the O2 Arena
in London
, England
and was attended by approximately 20,000 fans. The first North American tour started in Anaheim, California
on October 1, 2009, and the second and most recent North American tour ended in London
, Ontario
on July 25, 2010. The concerts are narrated by Anthony Daniels
, conducted by Dirk Brossé
, and performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
. James Earl Jones
provides his voice for Daniel's introduction. The concert uses selected compositions from the Star Wars
saga starting with The Phantom Menace and ending with the Return of the Jedi with an intermission
between the 2 trilogies. Although the musical selections are presented in order according to episode, the film clips do not correlate to the film the music is from, but more from the its thematic imagery.
. The second set is preceded by a laser-light show
that is synchronized with "Clash of the Lightsabers".
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
, along with footage from the Star Wars saga films displayed on a large LED
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screen at three stories tall. The screen is set to live performances of the Star Wars score composed by John Williams
John Williams
John Towner Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures, including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, Superman, the Indiana Jones films, E.T...
. The first performance took place in the O2 Arena
The O2 (London)
The O2, visually typeset in branding as The O2, is a large entertainment district on the Greenwich peninsula in South East London, England, including an indoor arena, a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars and restaurants...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and was attended by approximately 20,000 fans. The first North American tour started in Anaheim, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
on October 1, 2009, and the second and most recent North American tour ended in London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
on July 25, 2010. The concerts are narrated by Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels is an English actor. He is best known for his role as the droid C-3PO in the Star Wars series of films made between 1977 and 2005.-Early life:...
, conducted by Dirk Brossé
Dirk Brossé
Dirk Brossé is a Flemish Belgian composer and conductor. He’s one of Europe's most talented composers. Since 1999 Brossé is Musical Host of the International Flanders Film Festival in Ghent and he held also the title of Music Director of the Tokyo International Music Festival.Brossé is best known...
, and performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra"...
. James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones is an American actor. He is well-known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gravitas and leadership...
provides his voice for Daniel's introduction. The concert uses selected compositions from the Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
saga starting with The Phantom Menace and ending with the Return of the Jedi with an intermission
Intermission
An intermission or interval is a recess between parts of a performance or production, such as for a theatrical play, opera, concert, or film screening....
between the 2 trilogies. Although the musical selections are presented in order according to episode, the film clips do not correlate to the film the music is from, but more from the its thematic imagery.
Set One
- Opening: THX crescendoDeep NoteDeep Note is the name of THX's audio logo, a distinctive synthesized crescendo sound. It was created by Dr. James A. Moorer, then an employee of the Lucasfilm Computer Division, in 1983...
, 20th Century Fox Fanfare, "Main Title/Blockade Runner" - Dark Forces Conspire: "Duel of the FatesDuel of the Fates"Duel of the Fates" is a musical theme recurring in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the Expanded Universe. It was composed by John Williams and recorded for the film soundtrack by the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Voices. This symphonic piece is played with both a full orchestra and a...
" - A Hero Rises: "Anakin's Theme"
- Droids!: "The Dune Sea of Tatooine/Jawa Sandcrawler"
- A Race With Destiny: "The Flag Parade"
- Forbidden Love: "Across the Stars"
- A Hero Falls: "Battle of the HeroesBattle of the Heroes"Battle of the Heroes" is a musical theme from the movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. It was written by John Williams for the duel between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi on the volcanic planet Mustafar...
" - An Empire is Forged: "The Imperial MarchThe Imperial March"The Imperial March " is a musical theme present in the Star Wars franchise. It was composed by John Williams for the film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back...
"
Intermission
The first set is followed by a twenty-minute intermissionIntermission
An intermission or interval is a recess between parts of a performance or production, such as for a theatrical play, opera, concert, or film screening....
. The second set is preceded by a laser-light show
Laser lighting display
A laser lighting display or laser light show involves the use of laser light to entertain an audience. A laser light show may consist only of projected laser beams set to music, or may accompany another form of entertainment, typically a dance concert or other musical performance.Laser light is...
that is synchronized with "Clash of the Lightsabers".
Set Two
- A Narrow Escape: "Asteroid Field"
- A Defender Emerges: "Leia's Theme"
- An Unlikely Alliance: "Tales of a Jedi Knight"/"Cantina Band"
- A Jedi Is Trained: "Yoda's Theme"
- A Strike For Freedom: "TIE Fighter Attack"
- A Bond Unbroken: "Luke and Leia"
- Sanctuary Moon: "Forest Battle"
- A Life Redeemed: "Light of the Force"
- A New Day Dawns: "Throne Room/End CreditsStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (soundtrack)The soundtrack to Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was released by Sony Classical on May 3, 2005, more than two weeks before the release of the film. The music was composed and conducted by John Williams, and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices...
"
Prop Exhibit
- Costumes
- ChewbaccaChewbaccaChewbacca, also known as Chewie, is a character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by Peter Mayhew. In the series' narrative chronology, he appears in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
suit from Episode IV, V and VI - Darth VaderDarth VaderDarth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....
's armor - Queen Amidala's Galactic Senate Gown (without cloakCloakA cloak is a type of loose garment that is worn over indoor clothing and serves the same purpose as an overcoat; it protects the wearer from the cold, rain or wind for example, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform. Cloaks are as old as human history; there has nearly always been...
) - NabooNabooNaboo is a fictitious planet in the fictional Star Wars universe with a mostly green terrain and which is the homeworld of two societies: the Gungans who dwell in underwater cities and the humans who live in colonies on the surface...
handmaidenHandmaidenA handmaiden is a female attendant, assistant, domestic worker , or slave.-Religion:Norse goddesses had handmaidens, . The biblical Mary referred to herself as "the handmaid of the Lord" in acceptance of becoming pregnant by the Holy Ghost.A man might use a handmaiden as a concubine to bear his...
gowns - NabooNabooNaboo is a fictitious planet in the fictional Star Wars universe with a mostly green terrain and which is the homeworld of two societies: the Gungans who dwell in underwater cities and the humans who live in colonies on the surface...
security guard uniform - ChancellorChancellorChancellor is the title of various official positions in the governments of many nations. The original chancellors were the Cancellarii of Roman courts of justice—ushers who sat at the cancelli or lattice work screens of a basilica or law court, which separated the judge and counsel from the...
PalpatinePalpatinePalpatine is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Star Wars saga, portrayed by Ian McDiarmid in the feature films.Palpatine first appeared as the unnamed Emperor of the Galactic Empire in the 1980 film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back...
robe - C-3POC-3POC-3PO is a robot character from the Star Wars universe who appears in both the original Star Wars films and the prequel trilogy. He is also a major character in the television show Droids, and appears frequently in the series' "Expanded Universe" of novels, comic books, and video games...
from Episode III - Plo Koon costume
- Kit Fisto costume from Episode II
- Senate Guard armor and robe
- Emperor's Royal GuardEmperor's Royal GuardRoyal Guards are soldiers who protect Emperor Palpatine in the fictional Star Wars universe. They appear in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and in the third prequel film, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith...
armor and robe - EwokEwokEwoks originate from the Star Wars films. In the series, they are a species of teddy-bear-like hunter-gatherers that inhabit the forest moon of Endor. The Ewoks live in various tree-huts and primitive dwellings. They first appeared in the film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
costumes from Episode VI
- Chewbacca
- Props
- Scout Trooper helmet from Episode VI
- A-WingA-wingA-wings are fictional Rebel Alliance and New Republic starfighters in the Star Wars universe. They first appear in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and subsequently in the Star Wars Expanded Universe's books, comics, and games....
Pilot helmet from Episode VI - Imperial gunner helmet from Episode IV
- Han SoloHan SoloHan Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire...
in carbonite
- Artwork
- KashyyykKashyyykKashyyyk , also known as Wookiee Planet C, is a planet in the Star Wars universe. It is the tropical, forested home world of the Wookiees...
by Ralph McQuarrieRalph McQuarrieRalph McQuarrie is a conceptual designer and illustrator who designed Star Wars , the original Battlestar Galactica , E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Cocoon, for which he won an Academy Award....
for the Star Wars Holiday Special - Concept art of various Kashyyyk scenes
- Kashyyyk
- Other
- Sheet music for "The Droid Battle" for Episode IStar Wars Episode I: The Phantom MenaceStar Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the fourth film to be released in the Star Wars saga, as the first of a three-part prequel to the original Star Wars trilogy, as well as the first film in the saga in terms...
, written by John WilliamsJohn WilliamsJohn Towner Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures, including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, Superman, the Indiana Jones films, E.T... - Many backdrops, including the Forest Moon of EndorForest moon of EndorThe second moon of Endor, also referred to as the forest moon of Endor, or sanctuary moon, is a moon in the Star Wars universe. It appears in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi as the home to the Ewoks, and is the body over which the second Death Star is constructed...
, the Battle of Geonosis, KashyyykKashyyykKashyyyk , also known as Wookiee Planet C, is a planet in the Star Wars universe. It is the tropical, forested home world of the Wookiees...
, the Death StarDeath StarThe Death Star is a fictional moon-sized space station and superweapon appearing in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe. It is capable of destroying a planet with a single destructive super charged energy beam.-Origin and design:...
, TatooineTatooineTatooine is a fictional planet and setting for many key scenes in the Star Wars saga, appearing in every Star Wars film except The Empire Strikes Back, although it is mentioned at the end of the movie...
, and more.
- Sheet music for "The Droid Battle" for Episode I