STAR WARS & THE PLANETS

OCTOBER 18, 2025 @ 7:30 PM

POTTER CENTER

Section A: $40
Section B: $35
Section C: $25
Student Tickets: $5

Embark on a celestial journey as the JSO explores music inspired by the stars and beyond. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst opens the program with its radiant energy, followed by Fernande Decruck’s evocative Hymne à Apollon, a nod to ancient mythology. The concert continues with selections from John Williams’ iconic Star Wars Suite, transporting you to galaxies far, far away. After intermission, Gustav Holst’s The Planets takes center stage, offering a breathtaking symphonic portrayal of the cosmos , enhanced by stunning visual projections from designer Camilla Tassi.

PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION
Join us for a free, interactive lecture before the concert at 6:30pm.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Jessie Montgomery
Starburst <2012>

Fernande Decruck
Hymne à Apollon <1944>

John Williams
Star Wars Suite <1999>

INTERMISSION

Gustav Holst
The Planets <1914–1916>