The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever! Experience the silver screen magic of Steven Spielberg’s classic adventure, Raiders of the Lost Ark, in a whole new way, with John Williams’s epic score performed live to picture by the Houston Symphony under the baton of guest conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, November 4 and 5, 2023 at Jones Hall!
One of John Williams’s most famous and beloved film scores, his “Raiders March” takes its place alongside Williams’s most iconic compositions which include “Hedwig’s Theme” from the Harry Potter films, “Welcome to Jurassic Park,” and the Main Title from Star Wars: A New Hope.”
The year is 1936, and professor of archeology and “obtainer of rare antiquities” Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by U.S. Army Intelligence to recover the legendary Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis. Indy’s quest takes him to Nepal and Egypt, reuniting him with an old friend (John Rhys-Davies), an old foe (Paul Freeman), and an ex-flame (Karen Allen) who falls somewhere in between. Armed with his hat, whip and wits, our intrepid hero must face formidable enemies, and impossible odds, to save the day and the world.
Tickets for Raiders of the Lost Ark and for all 2023–2024 Houston Symphony performances go on sale today at 713.224.7575 or houstonsymphony.org. Subscription packages and livestream tickets and subscriptions continue to be available as well.
Raiders of the Lost Ark–Film with Live Orchestra
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts