USC Symphony Orchestra presents
an evening of film scores
Award-winning
John Williams, composer for Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and more
The USC Symphony Orchestra
presents John Williams Extravaganza! with guest artist Michael
Ludwig, violin, on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts.
The
entire family will enjoy the signature editions of composer John Williams’ most
beloved film score classics. The music of Williams may be more widely known
than that of any other composer on the university’s premier orchestra season
schedule. Williams has almost singlehandedly shaped the movie and television
music of the past four decades. His music for the Star Wars trilogy, the Indiana
Jones series, Superman, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., Hook, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and many others, made his
name recognized in households throughout the world.
Williams
is recognized in the industry with five Oscars (nominations for 49, second only
to Walt Disney), 21 Grammys, four Golden Globes, two Emmys, seven awards from
the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, several gold and platinum
records, and many honorary degrees and other awards.
Most
recently he has been working on the score for Star Wars: Episode VII, due for release in December 2015.
Calling
all Superheroes
Children and adults are encouraged to come
to the concert dressed as their favorite John Williams movie superhero!
Guest Artist Michael Ludwig
Hailed by Strad Magazine for
his “effortless, envy-provoking technique… sweet tone, brilliant expression,
and grand style,” guest artist Michael Ludwig has a multi-faceted career as a
soloist, recording artist, and chamber musician. A highly sought-after soloist,
he has performed on four continents and has recorded with the London Symphony
Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, among
others. Acclaimed musician Van Cliburn said, “A
musician of profound artistry and consummate
integrity, Michael Ludwig possesses a gorgeous
sound that he projects with heartfelt passion and intensity.”
The University of South Carolina’s premier orchestra ensemble, led by
acclaimed music director Donald Portnoy, receives accolades for its fine
performances. World-renowned guest artists join the ensemble throughout the
year to bring you a stirring six-concert season with music by the most dynamic
composers.
“...the
USC Symphony continues to rise to the top of musical achievement in higher
education.” –Free Times
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