London’s Royal Albert Hall has revealed this year’s line-up for their hugely popular Films In Concert series.
The big news is that this year, Hollywood legend John Williams will appear on stage, his first UK performance for 22 years. The composer celebrates his 60th year in film this year, and on Friday 26th October, will host An Evening with John Williams in Concert, conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.
As well as the sure-to-be-a-sell-out John Williams evening, the Royal Albert Hall will also play host to orchestral screenings of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Home Alone, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Star Wars: A New Hope, all of which boats stunning Williams scores.
Lucy Noble, Artistic Director at the Royal Albert Hall, said: “It is an extraordinary honour to welcome the legendary John Williams – the most celebrated, acclaimed and beloved film composer of all time – to take centre-stage in this year-long celebration of his work.
“His music has been the soundtrack not just to our favourite films, but to our lives, and this rare performance with the London Symphony Orchestra promises to be one of those special nights in our history: a unique chance to see a genius in the flesh, presenting unforgettable highlights from his incomparable career.
“We’re also delighted to be able to present five of John’s classic films with their scores performed live and in full, showing the full range of his talent, from the iconic five-note motif of Close Encounters to the bombast and beauty of Star Wars.”
Other Films in Concert treats confirmed for 2018 include Star Trek and Star Trek Beyond, with their award-winning Michael Giacchino scores played live on stage by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, alongside The English Patient, Gladiator and Amadeus.
Ticket details can be found on the official Royal Albert Hall website. Tickets for the newly announced concerts go on sale at 9am on Friday 16th February. Here are the full details of the upcoming events.
Full 2018 listings for Films in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall:
Star Trek – In Concert
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Ernst van Tiel
Saturday 2 June, Auditorium
2:30pm & 7:30pm
£30-£70
Star Trek Beyond – In Concert
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Ernst van Tiel
Sunday 3 June, Auditorium
2:30pm
£30-£70
Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and English Chamber Choir
Conductor: Ernst van Tiel
Thursday 14 June, Auditorium
7:30pm
£30-£70
Gladiator Live in Concert
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and London Voices
Conductor: Justin Freer
Saturday 23 June, Auditorium
7:30pm
£20-£75
Jurassic Park in Concert
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Ben Palmer
Friday 28 – Saturday 29 September, Auditorium
2:30pm & 7:30pm
£21-£66
Amadeus Live
Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Philharmonia Chorus
Conductor: Ludwig Wicki
Tuesday 2 October, Auditorium
7:30pm
£25-£70
The English Patient Live + pre show Q&A with Gabriel Yared
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Ludwig Wicki
Thursday 18 October, Auditorium
6:30pm
£29.50-£70
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Justin Freer
Wednesday 24 October, Auditorium
2:30pm & 7:30pm
£23-£70
An Evening with John Williams in Concert
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: John Williams
Friday 26 October, Auditorium
7:30pm
£21-£90
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
London Symphony Orchestra
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 November, Auditorium
2pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm
£40-£85
Home Alone in Concert
Cinematic Sinfonia and Crouch End Festival Chorus
Conductor: Ben Palmer
Saturday 22 December, Auditorium
7pm
£30-£60
