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John Williams Conducts Imperial March From Star Wars at His 90th Birthday Celebration | National Symphony Orchestra

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Film composer and Kennedy Center Honoree John Williams is persuaded to conduct the National Symphony Orchestra in a memorable performance of his composition “Imperial March” from Star Wars during a gala to celebrate his 90th Birthday.

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