Orchestral evening full of monumental works
Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, written during World War II, expresses the strength and
pride of everyday people who contributed to the defense of their nation. Amid wartime struggles, it
became a symbol of courage and hope.
With a similar amount of vigor, John Williams’s music for Star Wars sweeps audiences into a world of
thrilling adventures and duels. Its grand melodies delight not only fans of the films, but a wide spectrum
of listeners across the globe.
The evening concludes with Gustav Holst’s Planets – a work that explores the mysteries of the cosmos
while reflecting humanity’s ambition to face the infinite. Inspired by the planets of our solar system, the
cycle remains one of the most magnificent works of English symphonic music.
programme
Aaron Copland:
Fanfare for the common man
John Williams:
Star Wars, Suite for Orchestra
I. Main Title
II. Princess Leia’s Theme
III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
IV. Yoda’s Theme
V. Throne Room & End Title
Gustav Holst:
Planets Op. 32, Symphonic Suite
I. Mars, the Bringer of War
II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
VI. Uranus, the Magician
VII. Neptune, the Mystic
performers
Jitro Hradec Králové Children’s Choir
Choirmaster Jiří Skopal
Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK
Conductor Tomáš Brauner
