THE SYMPHONIC CINEMA

The Symphonic Cinema launches the MHO’s new season with a thrilling celebration of film music at its very best. This programme brings some of the most iconic scores ever written to Market Harborough, performed in their full symphonic glory. From the awe and wonder of Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the unforgettable themes of Star Wars, John Williams’ music reminds us why his sound worlds have shaped generations of cinema lovers. Alongside these classics sits Bernard Herrmann’s gripping Suite from Psycho, music of extraordinary tension and atmosphere, and Joe Hisaishi’s luminous The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke. At the heart of the concert is Shostakovich’s exuberant Suite for Variety Orchestra, brimming with colour, wit and energy, including the famous Waltz No. 2, known to many from Eyes Wide Shut. A night of drama, nostalgia and symphonic spectacle, this concert promises a powerful opening to the season.

FOR MHO PLAYERS

John Williams – Theme from “Jurassic Park” – 3(1.2.picc) 3(1.2.CA) 3(1.2.bass) 3(1.2.3/contra)  4331 Timp +3 Hrp Pno strings

Bernard Herrmann -Suite from “Psycho” (Prelude-The City – The Madhouse – The Murder – Finale) – Strings

John Williams -Music from the Star Wars Saga

• Imperial March – 3(1.2.picc)2(1.2/CA) 2 2 4331 Timp +2 hrp pno/celeste strngs
• Princess Leia’s Theme – 3(1.2.picc)2(1.CA) 3(1.2.bass)2 4331 Timp +2 hrp pno/celeste strngs
• Across the Stars – 3(1.2.picc)3(1.2.CA)33(1.2.3/contra) 4231 Tmp+1 hrp pno Strings
• Jedi Steps and Finale – 3(1.2.3/picc)3(1.2.3/CA)3(1.2.3/bass)3(1.2.3/contra) 4431 Timp +3 hrp pno/celeste strngs

Joe Hisaishi – The Legend of Ashitaka from “Princess Mononoke” 2,2,3(1.2.bass),2 – 4,3,3,1 – timp+4perc – pno,hp – strings

Dmitri Shostakovich – Suite for Variety Orchestra no. 1 – 2[1.2/pic] 1 2 1 — 3 3 3 1 — 4sx[2asx, 2tsx] — gtr, accordion — tmp+2 — hp — pf, cel/pf — str – perc: bd, cym, sus cym, sd, tri, tambn, glock, xyl, vib (note – guitar, accordion, piano, and celeste will be rationalised into 2 keyboard parts)

John Williams – Adventures on Earth from “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” -3(3pic)2(2ca)23(3cbn)/4331/timp.3perc/hp.pf(cel)/str

REHEARSALS

• Sunday 27th September 2026, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist
• Tuesday 30th September 2027 – STRINGS – Venue TBC
• Sunday 4th October 2027, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist
• Friday 9th October 2027, 7.30–9.30pm – WIND – Methodist Church
• Sunday 11th October 2027, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist
• Friday 16th October 2027, 7.30–9.30pm – Methodist Church
• Saturday 17th October 2027, 2.00–5.00pm rehearsal, CONCERT 7.30pm