Alabama Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars Live

0:00It's April 9th, Birmingham news today starts now, AI-powered and ready. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is firing up Star Wars live on stage this weekend at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Principal pops conductor Chris Confessor is at the helm, sinking the full orchestra with the film for that epic John William score. They've been deep in rehearsals, nailing the tricky part, where live music lines up perfectly with the movie, dialogue and effects play from recordings. But every note from the strings, brass and percussion hits fresh and powerful. Fans are buzzing about this one, calling it a game-changer for feeling the force in a whole new way. Confessor says it's like studying Beethoven, but with hyperspace precision and folks can't get enough of how the music drives the story. Prep kicked off months back to make sure nothing's offbeat, turning a classic flick into a live spectacle that hits different. Catch the show downtown Birmingham soon. Pickets on their site, may the symphony be with you as this galactic vibe takes over.