The Force accompanied the musicians of the Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra during their ‘Force of Destiny’ concert to celebrate Star Wars Day

The conductor Victoria Sibada and the musicians of the Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra (OSG) took, who attended the night of the Thursday, May 4 to the Star Wars Day concert at the Centro Cívico Theater, in a intergalactic journey and through time with a repertoire perfectly designed to chronologically review the trilogies of the saga, nice closing with the main theme of The Mandalorian (Disney Plus). The notes of that enigmatic and elegant sound western they were the perfect ending for fans old and new.

It kicked off with the theme that accompanies each film’s unmistakable closing credits (Main title by John Williams) and in where every musical note and twist was thrillingly synchronized with the video montage projected above the stage for attendees.

Then it was the turn of the The theme of Princess Leia That was allowed that the violins and other stringed instruments were displayed, evoking nostalgia not only for the character, but also for the actress Carrie Fisher (1956-2016)who played her until her death in 2016.

the scene when Darth Vader reveals to Luke that he is his father (episode v) was the dramatic pause before the start of along the stars, theme that gave way to the gentle face and warm smile of Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman), prominent character of the second trilogy. The delicate and overwhelming melody summed up their brief honeymoon with Anakin.her crisis and estrangement and finally her tragic death at the hands of her lover, when Anakin decides to turn to the dark side of the Force.

The notes of the imperial march they called between the seats a flesh and blood Darth Vader (or a real mask and cape) That He walked impressively among those present, accompanied by two of his faithful stormtroopers.

But with the appearance of evil, good.

Yoda’s theme he remembered the diligent training the master had given Luke Skywalker for a while Rey’s theme paved the way for the figure of the new and beloved heroine played by Daisy Ridley in the most recent trilogy. Skywalker energy filled the room to the very top.

Star Wars fans know that their space victories would be impossible without the help of hundreds of resistance fighters and pilots. (in each of its phases), so the musicians and their conductor decided to also pay tribute to that heroic audience March of the Resistance.

Throne Room and End Title was the chosen theme complete the review of the successful and immortal big screen trilogies. Sibada saved the best for last.

One by one, the members of the GSO Community Symphony Choir They take the stage for the topic this journalist was most looking forward to: Duel of fates.

Their solemn and powerful voices gave way to the instruments and two cosplayers which were part of the dramatic staging to represent the fight between the jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his padawan Anakin Skywalker (before he became Darth Vader, though it was a moment straight out of the recent miniseries starring Ewan McGregor).

before you say goodbye the austere notes of the series’ main theme The Mandalorian moved the audience for the last timewho also enjoyed during that rendition of the appearance of the members of the Command Mercs Costume Clubexclusive representatives of the characters of the Mandalorian Order. The path is like this.