
Canada Day Celebration
August 25, 2025From the vast reaches of space in a galaxy far far away, to the beauty of Middle Earth, join us for a concert with all of your favourite film scores. Whether transporting you to distinct planets in Star Wars, conjuring magic and mystery in Harry Potter, or rousing the spirit of adventure in Indiana Jones, John Williams, the most famous film composer in history, captures in music the spirit of fantasy, adventure, and imagination. Selections of music from The Lord of the Rings – written by Canadian composer Howard Shore – likewise summons hobbits, magic, and the grandeur of Tolkien’s epic tale. Rounding off the program is music from classics both new (How to Train your Dragon) and old (The Godfather) that are sure to delight listeners of all ages! Movie characters costumes enthusiasts are also welcomed!
Kristian Alexander | conductor
Maria Jojatu | violinist
Mira Kardan | cellist
Julian Bredin | descant
Mark Wigmore | host (Classical 96.3 FM)
Star Wars
Superman
Jurassic Park
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
How to Train your Dragon
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Schindler’s List
Cinema Paradiso
The Godfather


