Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour

Spotlight on John Williams

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

Thursday, Mar 19, 2026, 6:30pm Get Tickets

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Program

Stéphane Denève, conductor

John Williams Excerpts from Close Encounters of the Third Kind
John Williams “Adventures on Earth” from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
John Williams Selections from Star Wars Suite
Additional works to be announced

About this Concert

Savor each note at Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour concerts this season. Sip signature cocktails and mocktails, enjoy conductor insights, and mingle with musicians at these special one-hour concerts designed to inspire, relax, and spark conversation.

Soar through the stars as the SLSO performs works by legendary composer John Williams. Featuring selections from Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more, this unforgettable evening promises to launch imaginations into orbit. Enjoy fascinating insights by Music Director Stéphane Denève and celebrate the sweeping themes, dramatic motifs, and cinematic brilliance that have defined generations.

- Playlist welcomes anyone curious about classical music—whether you’re coming to the symphony for the first time or diving deeper into a beloved piece. The conductor will guide you through exactly what you’re listening to, making the experience accessible and engaging for all.
- Stick around after the concert to meet musicians. Also try the SLSO’s new Symphony Helles Lager, a crisp lager made exclusively for us by Perennial Artisan Ales.
- John Williams has composed the music and served as music director for more than 100 films. Williams composed the scores for all seven Star Wars films, the first three Harry Potter films, Superman: The Movie, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July, and Home Alone, among many others. He has worked with many legendary directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, William Wyler and Robert Altman.