the fourth be with you always

On the day that grew from a pun into an international celebration of the beloved space opera saga, Grand Rapids Symphony have an aural treat for Star Wars fans young and old! With the full orchestra performing the soaring music from across the nine intergalactic epics, it's the perfect way to introduce young ones or the uninitiated to the magic of a live orchestra!

The music of the Star Wars films lives on fondly in the collective pop culture memory thanks to the genius of composing icon John Williams. From the fear-inducing Imperial March to the rousing excitement of the beloved Star Wars main theme, Williams' contributions helped turned the visionary visuals of the films into legend, launching the idea of the modern American film score and embedding George Lucas' epic universe into the permanent collective consciousness.