Originally released to supplement - not compete with - the 2LP Motion Picture Soundtrack of 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back', this 1LP release, skillfully combines a 'Symphonic Suite' that John Williams' created for concert performance with new arrangements of other cues from the film score. This fantastic, long out of print album comes in a gatefold jacket with the original iconic Star Wars paintings by William Stout, images of John Williams, and notes from author Ray Bradbury, composer and critic, Christopher Palmer, and from the maestro himself. Out of print since original pressing in 1980.
Track Listing:
1. 20th Century-Fox Fanfare - National Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Main Title/The Imperial Probe - National Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Luke's First Crash - National Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Han Solo and the Princess - National Philharmonic Orchestra
5. The Asteroid Field - National Philharmonic Orchestra
6. The Training of a Jedi Knight and 'May the Force Be With You' - National Philharmonic Orchestra
7. The Battle in the Snow - National Philharmonic Orchestra
8. The Imperial March - National Philharmonic Orchestra
9. The Magic Tree - National Philharmonic Orchestra
10. Yoda's Theme - National Philharmonic Orchestra
11. The Rebels Escape Again - National Philharmonic Orchestra
12. Lando's Palace, the Duel (Through the Window) - National Philharmonic Orchestra
13. Finale - National Philharmonic Orchestra
Year of Production: 1980
