West Valley City – The West Valley Symphony of Utah presents Time and Space at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 S.  The concert launches promptly at 7:30 pm, so get ready for a ride through space without leaving your seat.

Join the West Valley Symphony of Utah as they celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the music of Star Wars as they perform the themes from Episodes 1-7 of the Star Wars saga written by legendary composer John Williams. Also featured is music from other science fiction movie and TV favorites including Back to the Future, Doctor Who, and others. Come dressed up in costume and celebrate some of your science fiction favorites and enjoy a journey through Space and Time with the West Valley Symphony of Utah!

In an interview with Tim Greiving with the Los Angeles Times in December of 2015, John Williams said this about his association with Star Wars. “I can only say that I’m enormously grateful people have embraced this music, and it’s brought them to orchestral music in the way that it has for many younger people. I don’t make a particular distinction between ‘high art’ and ‘low art.’ Music is there for everybody. It’s a river we can all put our cups into, and drink it, and be sustained by it.”  Now in his mid-80s, how does he feel about composing more music? “To continue to work, to continue to love what you do, is certainly a contributing element to one’s longevity and health,” Williams said. “And I am so lucky to be working in a field that you never grow tired of.”  Join us while we celebrate this great music as well as music of other great 20^th Century composers.

The West Valley Symphony, now in its 26^th season is an all-volunteer orchestra of nearly 60 musicians, performing 3-5 concerts each year. We appreciate the hospitality of the staff of the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Admission is Free but donations appreciated.  No tickets required. For additional information, contact Eric Kartchner (801) 979-0684.  The concert is Sponsored in part by a grant from Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks in cooperation with the Utah Cultural Celebration Center

Admission is Free, and donations are welcomed.  Tickets are not required.