Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra: Beyond the Screen

White Rock Theatre

Celebrating 10 Years of the HPO, featuring the music of John Williams, Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky and Ravel.

The Music of John Williams – Celebrating 10 Years of the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra Start time: 7:30pm Join the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra for a spectacular celebration of one of the world’s greatest film composers as we mark the orchestra’s 10th anniversary season. Experience the unforgettable music of John Williams , from the awe-inspiring majesty of Jurassic Park and the magical world of Harry Potter to the soaring adventure of E.T. and the epic excitement of Star Wars . These iconic scores have inspired generations of cinema-goers and become some of the most recognisable orchestral music ever written. The concert also features Rachmaninoff’ s dazzling Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini , one of the most brilliant and beloved works for piano and orchestra, before concluding with the orchestral spectacular Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky , brilliantly orchestrated by Ravel . Whether you’re a lifelong classical music enthusiast or simply love great film music, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of powerful melodies, breathtaking orchestral colour and timeless musical storytelling. Programme John Williams – Jurassic Park John Williams – Harry Potter (selection) John Williams – E.T. – Adventures on Earth John Williams – Star Wars (selection) Sergei Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Modest Mussorgsky / Maurice Ravel – Pictures at an Exhibition Performed by HASTINGS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Marcio da Silva – Conductor Mariamna Sherling – Piano Soloist – Prizewinner of the Hastings International Piano Competition