New Haven Symphony Orchestra Blasts Off to A Galaxy Far, Far Away with Sci-Fi Movie Soundtrack Favorites

NEW HAVEN, CT — The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is preparing for takeoff with A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Sci-Fi Movie Music in Concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Woolsey Hall.

Under the direction of music director Perry So, the program will feature iconic sci-fi scores from Star Wars, E.T., Interstellar, Dune, Star Trek, and Tron, performed live by the full orchestra.

Designed for sci-fi fans and families alike, A Galaxy Far, Far Away will give audiences a closer listen to the artistry and imagination behind these works. Costumes will be welcome and encouraged.

For tickets, visit NewHavenSymphony.org or call (203) 693-1486. Ticket prices range from $15 to $49, with tickets for youth under 18 free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Active military and immediate family receive free admission to all performances. College students are $10.

The performance features live music only; films will not appear during the concert.

About the New Haven Symphony Orchestra

The fourth-oldest orchestra in America, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s exceptional and accessible performances and education programs reach more than 27,000 audience members and 10,000 students each year. Innovative programming and dedication to commissioning new works inspires deeper audience engagement and meaningful artistic and educational collaborations.

Through the nationally acclaimed Harmony Fellowship program, as well as numerous award-winning education and community engagement programs, the Symphony strives to be a leader for racial equity in the arts. To learn more about the NHSO, visit NewHavenSymphony.org.

A Galaxy Far, Far Away is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Economic Development, Office of the Arts; NewAlliance Foundation; Valley Community Foundation; United Illuminating; Aquarion Water Company; and Frontier, a Verizon company.