Video: Brett Mitchell discusses John Williams's score for 'Return of the Jedi'

Written By Brett Mitchell
Brett Mitchell and host Karla Walker in the Colorado Public Radio studios. (Photo by Hart Van Denburg/CPR)

Brett Mitchell and host Karla Walker in the Colorado Public Radio studios. (Photo by Hart Van Denburg/CPR)

DENVER — Before leading the Colorado Symphony in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi later this week (Feb. 27-29, more info here), Brett Mitchell sat down with host Karla Walker in the Colorado Public Radio Performance Studio to explore some of the highlights of John Williams's iconic soundtrack.

After reviewing themes from A New Hope (original breakdown here) and The Empire Strikes Back (original breakdown here), Mr. Mitchell explores the new themes Mr. Williams created for characters in Return of the Jedi, including Luke and Leia, the Emperor, Jabba the Hutt, and the Ewoks.

Watch the full video below, or read the complete story on CPR.org: WATCH: The Iconic Musical Themes Of ‘Return Of The Jedi,’ Explained.

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