Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert with the QSO

Overview

A long time ago, in this very galaxy, brass instruments sounded, a text crawl started and the first Star Wars film burst onto the screen. Thanks to director George Lucas and composer John Williams, it's one of the most iconic movie openings in history — and, in all of its force-wielding, Death Star-destroying, orchestra-scored glory, the sci-fi classic is making a kriffing special return.

With Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens getting the concert treatment in 2017, every jedi, wookiee, droid and even sith around the rest of the country has been crossing their fingers and toes for a similar blend of Star Wars movies and music. Those hopes and dreams are being answered with two screenings of Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on July 7 (at 2pm and 7.30pm). The film will roll, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform Williams' Oscar-winning compositions, and you'll burst with a Millennium Falcon's worth of happiness.

Whether you're a huge Star Wars buff eager to ride a wave of excitement past Solo: A Star Wars Story's May release, just have a casual interest, or have no idea what the term R2-D2 means, prepare to experience history — it's the first time that a live performance has accompanied A New Hope in Brisbane. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's associate conductor Benjamin Northey will be leading the charge, as Brissie's finest provide the soundtrack to Luke Skywalker meeting Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia sending a message for help, Han Solo oozing his usual attitude and Darth Vader just being a power-hungry jerk.