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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

14 - 17 August 2025

In the Concert Hall

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Classical Music

Experience the iconic adventure that launched the legendary Star Wars franchise, accompanied by the full Force of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score live to film.

Sydney Symphony Presents

Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope.

Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.

Witness the Star Wars universe come to life with this extraordinary score performed live in concert at the Sydney Opera House.

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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Programme

JOHN WILLIAMS Star Wars: A New Hope

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NICHOLAS BUC conductor

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