The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the music of composer John Williams on Friday, April 5th at 7:30 p.m. at the Raising Cane River Center Theater for the Performing Arts, 300 St. Louis.
The program includes Williams' favorite songs such as “Flight to Neverland” from the 1991 film, “Hook” from the “Harry Potter” film series, “Hedwig's Theme” and “Harry's Wonderful World” It will also include the composer's score for 1993's “''. Schindler's List,' Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the Star Wars franchise.
So whether you're an avid fan or just looking for a great night out, this is your chance to make some movie magic happen. Grab your popcorn, relax, and immerse yourself in a symphony journey through the wonderful world of music by John Williams.
David Tones, recently appointed permanent conductor of the symphony orchestra, will conduct the concert and continues to be recognized for his vibrant personality, musical depth, and ability to convey the joy of music to both musicians and audiences. There is.
Tones also serves as the symphony orchestra's principal pops conductor and has performed with pop artists such as Wicked Divas, Spectrum Motown, Classic Mystery Tour, Doug Labrecque, Debbie Gravitt, Christian Knoll, and Hugh Panaro. are doing.
Tones recently collaborated with Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Diane Reeves and American Idol finalists Haley Scarnato, Matt Giroux, and Lakisha Jones.
The Tones have performed with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, Astoria Symphony Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and Acadiana Symphony Orchestra.
As music director of the Louisiana Youth Orchestra, Tones is a passionate advocate for music education. He has performed with student orchestras across the country, including the Vanderbilt University Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Youth Symphony Orchestra, West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra, North Carolina School of the Arts Musica Piccola Orchestra, and the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra. There is.
Tones directed the All-Southern California Honor Orchestra in 2013, which creates and performs engaging educational concerts attended by more than 10,000 students each year.
Equally familiar with the theater, Tones has directed a collaboration between the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and Baton Rouge Ballet Theater's production of “The Nutcracker” since 2010. and Baton Rouge Playwrights, Baton Rouge Theater and Central Community Theatre.
Tickets for Friday's concert start at $19 and are available now at BRSO.org.