A tribute to John Williams

About this show

Re-discover the enchanting world of John Williams on a journey spanning four decades of the composer’s work, from Jaws to Star Wars, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and more!

Led by Maestro Francis Choiniere, an army of 81 musicians and 80 choristers will deliver moving performances of Hymn to the Fallen, Double Trouble, and the electrifying Duel of the Fates. Don’t miss out on this unique tribute to the world’s most legendary film music composer, John Williams.

A riveting orchestral experience awaits!

Raiders March (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark)
Superman March (Superman)
Main Theme (Jaws)
Main Theme (Jurassic Park)
Main Theme (Schindler's List)
Adventures on Earth (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)
_
Hedwig’s Theme (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
Harry’s Wondrous World (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
Double Trouble (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)
Hymn to the Fallen (Saving Private Ryan)
Battle of the Heroes (Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith)
Duel of the Fates (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace)
Imperial March (Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back)
Leia’s Theme (Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope)

About the FILMharmonic Orchestra

Founded by Denis Chabot, FILMharmonique, made up of world-class Canadian musicians, is Canada's premier film music orchestra. Since its creation in 2015, the FILMharmonic Orchestra has presented sold-out film concerts every year at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place des Arts. Among the films presented in concert are Harry Potter, Amadeus, Star Wars, The Godfather, Gladiator, Titanic, Fantasia and The Lord of the Rings.

About GFN Productions

GFN Productions is a Quebec-based entertainment company that produces concerts, records and digital media. GFN invests in the development of Quebec and Canadian talent and presents artists from around the world. In partnership with the FILMharmonic orchestra, the company has been producing some of the most popular films and franchises in concert form since 2018. This series of cine-concerts has quickly become a staple of Place des Arts of Montreal's programming.

Tickets

Music at the movies - A tribute to John Williams will be presented on May 23, 2024 at the Amphithéâtre Cogeco. Starting at $ 57 (plus taxes), tickets go on sale Friday, October 27, at 11 a.m. at amphitheatrecogeco.com, at salle J.-Antonio-Thompson and by calling 819 380-9797 or 1 866 416-9797. The box office is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.