Radek Erben – host
Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava
Daniel Raiskin – conductor

A unique concert dedicated to John Williams, one of the greatest film composers of all time.

Over a career spanning more than seventy years, Williams created iconic soundtracks that have defined modern film music. His work is inseparably linked with Hollywood blockbusters, especially through his long collaborations with directors Steven Spielberg (Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List) and George Lucas (Star Wars, Indiana Jones). Throughout his career, Williams has won five Academy Awards, earned more than fifty Oscar nominations (the most of any composer), and received twenty-five Grammy Awards.

His rich orchestral sound, unmatched mastery of composition, and endless melodic invention make his scores a true experience for listeners and orchestras alike. Simply put, it sounds fantastic! Whether you are searching for the lost ark, running from a hungry velociraptor, or helping a little alien phone home, one thing is certain: John Williams’s music is the greatest special effect of all.