John Williams conducted the Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles at USC Shoah Foundation’s Ambassadors for Humanity Gala on Dec. 8 in Los Angeles, honoring George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, with Steven Spielberg in attendance.
Performances included the Raiders March, the Star Wars Main Theme, and the Theme from Schindler’s List -the film that was the inspiration for the USC Shoah Foundation-, feturing Philharmonic soloist Bing Wang on violin.
The evening included special appearances by James Corden from The Late Late Show, and celebrated artists and activists Harrison Ford and Kerry Washington.
VIDEOS
REHEARSALS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCe3wA-G4qc
GALA
The Raiders March
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyC7_MI9Sr8
Theme from Schindler’s List
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SelbZo6O4iI
Star Wars Main Theme
More videos:
- Harrison Ford’s speech
- Steven Spielberg’s speech
- George Lucas and Melody Hobson’s acceptance speeches
PHOTOS
