Young People's Concert
Why Sci-Fi?
Sun, Mar 5, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall
Blast off with the Orchestra for a cosmic musical exploration of why the thrill and wonder of science fiction never cease to capture our imaginations. Featuring close encounters with works by John Williams, Horner, and Debussy.
Plus, join us for pre-concert lobby activities included in the price of your ticket. Come early to hear Taffanel’s Wind Quintet, performed by musicians from the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Program
Various/arr. Custer
"Star Trek Through the Years"
Jessie Montgomery
Starburst
John Williams
Flying Theme from E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial)
Debussy/orch. H. Mouton
Clair de lune
Horner/arr. Moss
Selections from Apollo 13
John Williams/arr. Brubaker
"Duel of the Fates" from Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace
Horner
Aliens - Suite No. 1 - Main Title & Ripley's Rescue
Jonathan Ring
Fanfare for Greta
John Williams/arr. Custer
Selections from Jurassic Park
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Performers
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser
conductor
