May the power be with the music! Youth orchestra breathed new life into the themes of ‘Star Wars’ during a concert on May 4 in Guayaquil

Youth Symphony Orchestra José Joaquín de Olmedo gave a concert in honor of Star Wars the night of May 4, 2023 in Guayaquil. In honor of the North American film celebrated on that day and on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of its founding, the North American Ecuadorian Center Theater brought film fans to its facilities free of charge to offer them a concert with the participation of these talented young musicians.

57 inexperienced but well-prepared young people sat down next to their instruments to give it a try. show to over 300 people eagerly awaiting the original themes of the film made by George Lucas.

It took them two months to prepare for this event, he said. Manuel Campos Lor, band manager. “They are guys who are not professionals and they have this space to spend their free time well. That’s why it took a long time; It is quite a complex piece and it has only been performed in the country by professional orchestras. It is the first time he performs with the youth orchestra,” he said.

The room was full of children, adolescents, but mostly adults who stood up to applaud every song played. The repertoire included the symphonies of: Star Wars (main title), Princess Leia’s theme, Yoda’s theme, the throne room, and the end title And The Imperial March.

On May 4, fans around the world remember the famous saga known as Star Wars, which has a database in Ecuador with fans enormous. The show lasted 30 minutes, after which the audience entered the room. 501 legion who teamed up with the theater and the orchestra to surprise the fans.

Applause filled the room and then they handed out merchandise to some of the attendees. Andrew Rivera she was the first to receive an award, she took home a lightsaber. There were also stuffed animals and pictures featuring the iconic characters.