The VSO performs the Jurassic Park score at a live screening event in Vancouver: Learn more
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Famed filmmaker Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams will be celebrated at a special Movie Nights with the VSO screening and concert.
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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra under conductor Julian Pellicano performs Williams’ score for the groundbreaking 1993 adventure thriller Jurassic Park for one weekend in July. As the orchestra backs the projected HD cut of the film classic “65 Million Years in the Making,” the audience can literally feel the stampeding Gallimimus as they flee from a ravenous T-Rex, or revel in the intelligent planning of hunting velociraptors.
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Naturally, the score from Williams is a jewel in the 54-time Academy Award-winning superstar composer’s crown and it’s certain to be extremely entertaining performed by the Grammy-winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The 94 year-old composer has created a legacy of film soundtracks dating back to 1965 which have influenced generations of cinematic composers.
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He is in a league of his own when it comes to pairing sweeping dramatic passages with lockstep and dynamic action. From Star Wars and E.T. to the first three Harry Potter films, Williams’ work shines in a live performance setting. The VSO has been playing his scores for films by directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Alfonso Cuarón and Ron Howard for years.
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The Movie Nights with the VSO performances are presented by Telus and are family-oriented events. For other music and cinema pairings, the Silent Movie Mondays at the Orpheum are also very popular.
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Some films might contain images or events that are not recommended for very young viewers. Please check appropriate film ratings. Jurassic Park is rated PG-13 for intense science fiction terror. The film is listed as having constant suspense including scenes where young children are hunted by raptors.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the show
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When is the Movie Nights with the VSO Jurassic Park event?
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The performances take place on July 9 and 10.
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Where is the concert in Vancouver?
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The Jurassic Park performance is at Orpheum Theatre.
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What time is the VSO Movie Nights concert?
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The concerts all start at 7 p.m.
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When are the tickets on sale for the Movie Nights with the VSO Jurassic Park performance in Vancouver?
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Tickets are on sale now at vancouversymphony.ca.
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Are there other Movie Nights with the VSO performances this year?
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There is a screening and concert of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on July 16 and 17. Disney’s The Lion King live in concert takes place on July 24 and 25. Tickets and info for all events at vancouversymphony.ca.
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