CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY: A JOHN WILLIAMS SPECTACULAR When you think Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, Jaws or Jurassic Park, likely one of the first things to come to mind is some defining orchestral theme: something so perfectly matched with each film as to be culturally inseparable. And that’s John Williams’ gift. As much a skilled pop musician as a composer, his themes are accessible enough for even the tone-deafest to hum — though this pops master has never been one to sacrifice dynamics or complexity. So come out to celebrate his 80th birthday (actually on Feb. 8, but who’s counting?). This is the first of two consecutive nights. $26.50-$71.50. Belk Theater.
This article appears in Feb 7-13, 2012.
Went to show last night and the performance by the CSO and guest artist Caroline Campbell was fantastic.