John Williams & Vienna Philharmonic – Williams: Imperial March (from “Star Wars”)

John Williams & Vienna Philharmonic – Williams: Imperial March (from “Star Wars”)

John Williams’ movie soundtracks are among the best-loved of all time. Before a single note had been played at the Hollywood legend’s debut concert with the Vienna Philharmonic, Maestro Williams received a standing ovation. Their sensational performance of the “Imperial March” from “Star Wars” underlined the rapport and affection between orchestra and composer. “It was honestly one of the best presentations of that March I’ve ever heard”, Williams reflected afterwards. “They played it as though they owned it.”

Deutsche Grammophon releases Williams’ historic Vienna Philharmonic debut concert in audio and video formats. 'John Williams in Vienna' is now available! Also available in Dolby Atmos®.

John Williams & Vienna Philharmonic – Williams: Imperial March (from “Star Wars”)
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[deutschegrammophon]

What was the film score by John Williams you heard first?

[grandadmiralthrawn]

This should be the world's anthem when we start to colonise other planets

[meddlermeddler]

I used to be a fan, but after hearing this masterpiece, I’m a whole air conditioner

[GijsTheDog]

I love how he smiles when he got the applause which normally isn't considered formal for an orchestra.

[OctoOzzy]

A song so iconic, that even people who are unfamiliar with Star Wars instantly know who it represents.

[yauheniyauhlianets]

The dislikes are from stormtoopers that try to hit the like button

[yahyaharyantoo]

1:37 John Williams smiling while conducting his own masterpiece:
everyone liked that

[allglorytothefather]

This man is not only a national treasure but an intergalactic treasure

[Serafim]

If anything deserves a standing ovation, this is it.

[bhuvankala]

John Williams is probably the most consistent thing about Star Wars

[DarthDiabetestheWide]

This music will never get will the younglings

[EducationalChannel]

Imagine having a crowd of thousands listening to a song you wrote, as you direct an orchestra of one of the most talented musicians in the world. Williams is pure genius

[aztlan]

Fun fact: John Williams did not want to add this piece to the concert because he did not want to strain the brass section, but they approached him in rehearsal and asked him to add it.

[satomihofmann]

I didn’t think it could be done… HOW IS THIS EVEN BETTER THAN THE SOUNDTRACK??? LIVE IN A CONCERT HALL WITH FULL ORCHESTRA!!! Long live classically trained musicians!!!

[juanfervalencia]

This song is one of the reasons people love Darth Vader.

[JSE]

03:16 getting a "wow" from John Williams, you know how good you've performed.

[elexx]

I like how John smiles from time to time, just admiring what he has created, his legacy, his crafts. What a legendary man.

[sanatarium]

Look at John Williams smiling, it is so nice to see him enjoy every second of the orchestra playing his song. Imagin you wrote a Film Song and the most prestigious orchestra on earth let you even conduct it live.

[DonyoSanghelei]

He really wrote the most well known and iconic theme song in our species history. The imperial March should have a Grammys and a Pulitzer Prize. Immortal song.

[andrashorvath]

"I'm afraid that the orchestra will be quite operational when your friends arrive."