The Best of John Williams
Oct 18, 2025
Starting: 8:00 PM
Some of Hollywood’s most recognizable film music will fill the New World Center during an evening led by conductor, Stéphane Denève. The Best of John Williams, part of the New World Symphony’s 2025–26 season, takes place on Sunday, October 18, at 8:00 p.m.
The program will highlight the work of John Williams, whose film scores for Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T. and many other productions have become iconic elements of contemporary cinema. With a career spanning over six decades, Williams has won numerous awards, including Academy Awards, Grammys and Golden Globes, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential film composers in history.
Denève, Artistic Director of the New World Symphony and a frequent guest with major orchestras worldwide, brings his affinity for cinematic and contemporary music to the podium for this program.