Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert

Immerse yourself in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi masterpiece with John Williams’ pioneering score performed by the Oregon Symphony. Richard Dreyfuss stars as a cable worker who is drawn to reach a site where he has a close encounter of the third kind – contact. Nominated for eight Academy Awards®, “Close Encounters deserves a historic place in movie entertainment.” (Newsweek)

Artists

Deanna Tham, Conductor
Oregon Chorale
Oregon Symphony

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind ©1977, renewed 2005, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Sony Pictures Releasing Corporation

 

This concert is part of the Popcorn Series and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series.

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