The Boston Pops tries something new this year, launching a new multimedia fall concert series. With six exciting shows, the series features the music of John Williams, circus acts, and Halloween-themed musical concerts. Following the close of the BSO’s summer season at Tanglewood, Symphony Hall roars back to life with two exciting film programs featuring Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops performing iconic scores by John Williams.
On Sept. 5 and 6, at 7:30 p.m.
, it’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert.” Lockhart and the Pops present the 2015 film with a live performance of Williams’ beloved score. This will be the first time the film (Episode VII of the “Star Wars” series) has been screened in concert at Symphony Hall.
Directed by J.J. Abrams, the film earned five Academy Award nominations including for Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects.
On Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
and Sept. 8, at 2 p.m.
, audiences will be treated to “A Grand Suite from “Harry Potter,” which recounts the story of “the boy who lived” through a vivid narration by well-known Boston actress Paula Plum, set to a sampling of Williams’ most magical music from the beloved franchise and performed by Lockhart and the Pops. This will be the first presentation of this program at Symphony Hall. The program will also feature other well-known favorites from Williams’ staggering body of work.
Next, as part of the trio of Opening Weekend events celebrating the start of the BSO’s 2024.