An Evening of John Williams
December 31, 2009
7:30 p.m.
This New Year’s Eve, escape from sharks and raptors, fall in love with a superhero, swell with the pride of nations and have a close encounter with a five-time Oscar winner. We will celebrate John Williams’ most memorable scores, including classic pieces of suspense and optimistic themes that overwhelm you with heartfelt joy. This music will inspire, terrify, embolden, and simply, make you smile. With the theme from Jaws, synonymous with approaching danger, the spine tingling chills of Jurassic Park, the hauntingly expressive theme from Angela’s Ashes or the noble and majestic Olympic Fanfare, this concert will entertain and delight.
Olympic Fanfare and Theme
Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter
Shark's Theme from Jaws
Selections from Raiders of the Lost Ark
Main theme from Schindler's List
Bicycle Chase and Departure from E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial
Overture to The Cowboys
Escapades from Catch Me if You Can
Main Themes from Jurassic Park
Theme from Angela's Ashes
Jill Costen, Piano Solo
Main Theme from Superman
Special appreciation to the following concert underwriters:
Virginia Crouse 
Post-Concert New Year's Eve Bash
Continue your celebration after the concert with a New Year's Eve Bash at the Veterans' Memorial Civic and Convention Center sponsored by the Wingate by Wyndham. You'll enjoy heavy appetizers, a champagne toast at midnight, a live DJ and wonderful door prizes.
Tickets: $40 for symphony patrons with your program.
For details, please call (419) 228-7000.
