{"product_id":"the-empire-strikes-back-original-soundtrack-vinyl","title":"Williams, John, Gerhardt, Charles \u0026 National Philharmonic Orchestra - The Empire Strikes Back: Symphonic Suite (Original Soundtrack) (Vinyl) (Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Williams, Charles Gerhardt  \u0026amp; National Philharmonic Orchestra - The Empire Strikes Back: Symphonic Suite (Original Soundtrack) (Vinyl)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-t-20 clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content p-10 clearfix pdp-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"descriptiontab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released 21 May 1980, The Empire Strikes Back: Symphonic Suite from the Original Motion Picture Score presented selections of composer John Williams’ music for STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, which had premiered in theatres just two days before. Performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Charles Gerhardt, the one-disc record was intended to supplement – not compete with – the “official” two-record soundtrack released one month earlier by RSO Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis album consists of the Concert Suite from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (The Imperial March, Han Solo and the Princess, Yoda's Theme, and The Asteroid Field), supplemented by several other cues from the film score, including Alfred Newman's Fox Fanfare, plus Maestro Williams’ Main Title\/The Imperial Probe, and Training of a Jedi Knight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo avoid repetition of familiar material, Williams, conductor Charles Gerhardt, and producer George Korngold (son of composer Erich Korngold, one of Williams’ musical heroes) presented new arrangements and orchestrations, performed by 96-member National Symphonic Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unbxd-recommended-products-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"swiperDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-t-30 clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e20th Century Fox Fanfare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Title\/Imperial Probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLukes First Crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHan Solo \u0026amp; The Princes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Asteroid Field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Training of A Jedi Knight and May The Force Be With You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battle In The Snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Imperial March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Magic Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToads Theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rebels Escape Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandos Place, The Duel l (Through The Window)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soundtrack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57282650243404,"sku":"VY15003","price":11.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7790\/1132\/files\/starwars.jpg?v=1776147028","url":"https:\/\/spinvinyls.shop\/products\/the-empire-strikes-back-original-soundtrack-vinyl","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}