Concerts for Teens

Cinematic Symphony

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

🕒 60 minutes

Sunday, Apr 26, 2026, 3:00pm Get Tickets

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Program

Samuel Hollister, conductor
Peter Henderson, piano

Program includes excerpts from:

John Williams Flight to Neverland from Hook

Richard Wagner Ride of the Valkyries

Joe Hisaishi “Reprise” from Spirited Away Suite

Igor Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919 version)

John Williams The Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back

Gustav Holst Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets

Joe Hisaishi “One Summer’s Day” from Spirited Away Suite

Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2

John Williams Princess Leia’s Theme from Star Wars

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy

Valerie Coleman Umoja: Anthem of Unity

Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Variation: “Merry-Go-Round and Cave of Mind”

Experience Guide

About this Concert

Most enjoyed by ages 12+

Discover the power of music in movies as the SLSO brings your favorite scores to life. From the soaring adventure of John Williams’ Hook and Star Wars to the magical, dreamlike world of Joe Hisaishi’s Spirited Away—this unique concert experience reveals the composers’ art of creating heart-pounding and unforgettable moments. Whether your teen is a music lover or movie buff, this immersive performance will change the way they hear their favorite soundtracks.

Experience the next step in your family’s musical adventure. Cinematic Symphony provides a bridge between concerts for families with young children and full-length orchestral performances—perfect for teens and parents to enjoy together.

Pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience.