Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective

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Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective

Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 5 at 3:00 pm

Conductor
Lee Mills

PROGRAM

Miklós Rózsa: Parade of the Charioteers from Ben Hur

Born in Hungary, later became a US citizen and achieved fame in Hollywood.

Max Steiner: Suite from Casablanca

Born in Austria, emigrated to the U.S., became a naturalized citizen, and was a pioneer of Hollywood film scores.

• Elmer Bernstein: Music from The Magnificent Seven
• Bernard Herrmann: Psycho - A Short Suite for String Orchestra
• John Williams:
  Shark Theme from Jaws
  Adventures on Earth from E.T.
  Dual of the Fates from Star Wars: Phantom Menace Suite (Episode I)
  Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
• Alan Silvestri: Music from Back to the Future
•       John Barry: Music from Dances with Wolves
• Alan Menken: Music from Beauty and the Beast
• Michael Giacchino: Music from Star Trek: Into Darkness

GUESTS 
Clemson University Singers
Anthony Bernarducci, Director 

Step into the glamour of Hollywood and celebrate the opening of the GSO’s “American Season” with Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective! Music Director Lee Mills takes the stage with iconic music from legendary films, including Ben Hur, Casablanca, Star Wars, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Enhanced by the rich voices of the Clemson University Singers, this red-carpet event promises an unforgettable evening of cinematic splendor, community pride, and timeless music. Join us at Peace Concert Hall and let the magic of the movies come alive!