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Henderson Symphony Orchestra To Perform ‘Star Wars’ Film Score – LIVE!

Author Shawn Tempesta

There is something so powerful about music in film, and no collection of films shares a more incredible connection than Star Wars. The moment that John William’s main theme to the franchise kicks off, with opening titles scrolling up the screen, you know you’re about to blast off to a galaxy far, far away.

Thankfully, you won’t have to travel nearly as far to experience the magic of movie music live. The Henderson Symphony Orchestra just announced that they will be performing the score to Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back live to a packed house at The Dollar Loan Center on, of all days, May the 4th (it’s a Thursday night).

Now, this is not just a night at the orchestra. This is a full screening of the movie. The orchestra will be playing right along with the film and helping Star Wars fans experience the film in a whole new way. Led by conductor Alexandra Arrieche, the HSO will perform every minute of the over 2 hour film’s brilliant score.

Seeing Star Wars music performed live to the film is a special treat

This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. Certain movies like Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Back To The Future have gotten the same treatment in years past. (Author’s note: I was at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015 to see the LA Philharmonic perform the live score to Back To The Future – one of my favorite movies – and it was such an incredible experience. I cannot stress this to you enough, if you love Star Wars you must go.)

So get dressed up as Leia, Luke or a Wookie and get ready for an amazing night of music set to an amazing movie. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24th at 10am on The Dollar Loan Center website.

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

'Star Wars,' 'LOTR' Films Among New Titles Added to National Film Registry

The Library of Congress has added 25 new titles to the National Film Registry and among them are films from the Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings franchises.

Per the Library of Congress, 1983’s Star Wars Episode VI — Return of the Jedi and 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

The Library of Congress also notes, “The 2021 selections represent one of the most diverse classes of films to enter the registry, with movies dating back nearly 120 years and representing the work of Hollywood studios, independent filmmakers, documentarians, women directors, filmmakers of color, students and the silent era of film. The selections bring the number of films in the registry to 825, representing a portion of the 1.7 million films in the Library’s collections.”

Scroll through the list below to which other films have been added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry.

  • WALL•E (2008)

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

  • Selena (1997)

  • The Watermelon Woman (1996)

  • Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987)

  • Stop Making Sense (1984)

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

  • Star Wars Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983)

  • The Wobblies (1979)

  • Chicana (1979)

  • Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)

  • Cooley High (1975)

  • The Long Goodbye (1973)

  • Sounder (1972)

  • Pink Flamingos (1972)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA63YrrGFy0

  • The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971)

  • Requiem-29 (1970)

  • Evergreen (1965)

  • What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

  • Strangers on a Train (1951)

  • Flowers and Trees (1932)

  • Hellbound Train (1930)

  • The Flying Ace (1926)

  • Jubilo (1919)

  • Ringling Brothers Parade Film (1902)

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