The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert

MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO), led by Principal Pops Conductor Ryan Murray, will perform Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Fans will be able to experience the scope and grandeur of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to film by the MSO.

“We are so excited to finish our season with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert,” says Caroline Nickel, President and CEO of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. “The Star Wars franchise is beloved by so many, and we are thrilled to be able to present The Empire Strikes Back in its entirety with our full orchestra performing John Williams’ score live! This is one of the most iconic film scores ever composed and we guarantee you’ll have goosebumps when you see the opening titles with the full force of an orchestra performing live.”

Since the release of the first Star Wars movie over 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on cinema and culture, inspiring audiences worldwide with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects, and iconic musical scores composed by Williams.

MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm and
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Ryan Murray, conductor

Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
1000 I Street, Modesto

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert is produced under license by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox and Warner/Chappell Music.

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