Featuring music from Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and more!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Dignity Health Theater

Doors Open: 5:15 p.m.
Concert: 6:30 p.m.
Pre-concert Lecture: 5:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Scott Dirkse

Prepare for an unforgettable night of movie magic as the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra brings to life the legendary music of John Williams, one of the most influential and beloved composers of all time.

From the wonder and adventure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to the soaring majesty of Superman, this concert features the iconic themes that have defined generations of filmgoers. Feel the suspense rise with Jaws, the awe of discovery in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and the heroic sweep of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Lush, emotional moments from Schindler’s List and The Patriot stand alongside exhilarating favorites like Jurassic Park, Flight to Neverland from Hook, and the triumphant Call of the Champions.

Packed with heart-pounding action, sweeping melodies, and unforgettable themes, Epic Scores: The Music of John Williams is a celebration of cinema’s greatest moments — experienced the way they were meant to be heard: live, powerful, and larger than life.

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