As a long-term Hollywood bassoonist, Anthony Parnther has played on many of the Star Wars soundtracks and visits Symphony Hall to conduct a bassoon concerto by film legend John Williams. Ever the visual composer, Williams’s Concerto for Bassoon, titled The Five Sacred Trees, draws its inspiration from Celtic mythology. The ASO welcomes an old friend, guest bassoonist Andrew Brady for the concerto.

The full program from this recorded concert is listed below and currently streaming on ASO: Behind the Curtain.
CHANDA DANCY: Cacophony of Spirits: A Cinematic Tone Poem
JOHN WILLIAMS: The Five Sacred Trees*
PRICE: Symphony No. 3
Anthony Parnther, conductor
*Andrew Brady, bassoon