After last year's success with Star Wars: A New Hope, we're back with a new adventure in the Star Wars franchise. This year, we proudly present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, featuring the iconic music of composer John Williams, performed by the wonderful Philzuid. Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic and musical experience that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away as we bring this legendary film to life.
Join us at Rotterdam Ahoy | RTM Stage and experience the grandeur of The Empire Strikes Back. Follow the epic journey of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the other heroes as they battle the mighty forces of the Empire. The film's stunning visuals are paired with John Williams' GRAMMY®-winning score, performed live by Philzuid, immersing you in the magical moments that have made this film a milestone in cinematic history.
For over forty years, the Star Wars saga has captivated fans worldwide, and The Empire Strikes Back remains one of the most beloved films in the franchise. This concert brings the full, iconic score to life, featuring seventeen unforgettable musical pieces that have left an undeniable mark on the world of cinema.
Don't miss this unique live experience, where cinema and symphony come together in perfect harmony.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert is licensed by Disney Concerts.
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Philzuid is an orchestra by and for everyone. We constantly push our boundaries, seeking new challenges that touch people of all ages in mind, heart, and soul. Based in Eindhoven and Maastricht, we are deeply connected to the people of North Brabant, Limburg, and Zeeland, as well as far beyond, both nationally and internationally. Under the direction of chief conductor Duncan Ward, we create unforgettable moments of joy for all. We are the symphony orchestra of the South.
Philzuid is constantly innovating. We design and create new concert formats in unexpected locations. We take great pride in our extensive educational programs. Small ensembles composed of orchestra musicians visit primary schools to give students an up-close and engaging experience of live classical music. Students meet the full symphony orchestra in theatres or concert halls and participate in performances. For secondary education, we develop programs that allow students to experience live classical music and connect with our musicians.
Everyone at a concert experiences emotional moments—feelings of awe and wonder, inner peace and inspiration, reflection, and renewed energy. Our goal is for everyone to feel these joyful moments through our music.
Conductor
Throughout his extraordinary career, Anthony Gabriele has proven himself limitless in terms of genre, travelling the world to perform in over 20 countries, with over 45 orchestras. Anthony returns regularly to favourite venues including Amsterdam’s Het Concertgebouw, London’s Royal Albert Hall, and the Luxembourg Philharmonie.
Recent performances with multi-platinum singer-song writer Anastacia, and repeat engagements with Irish singer-song writer Ronan Keating have established Anthony as the “cross-over” conductor of choice and broadcast his international reputation for conducting with tremendous passion, born of a profound knowledge and understanding of the repertoire.
Anthony’s unrivalled expertise as a conductor of Film with Orchestra now includes over 30 titles, including the World Premiere performances of: Superman; Fiddler on the Roof; James Bond Spectre; the silent film Moby Dick; Les Choristes; and Life on Our Planet, and in April 2025 the European/UK Premiere of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Anthony conducted the spectacularly successful 007 “trilogy” of Casino Royale, Skyfall and Spectre, in The Netherlands with Cinema in Concert, 16 concerts from 2023 to 2025. He is thrilled to be making his debut with the Philharmonie Zuidnederland Orkest, at the RTM Stage in Rotterdam, conducting John Williams’ unforgettable, GRAMMY®-winning score for Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back.
The pre-sale starts on April 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
The film is in English with Dutch subtitles.
The show lasts 2.5 to 3 hours.
No, that's not allowed.
We starten om 20 uur en de show duurt tot ongeveer 22:50.
Yes, there will be a break!
An impressive film concert where the full movie is screened, accompanied live by Philzuid— a full-scale orchestra bringing the soundtrack to life.
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