The Acolyte’s Amandla Stenberg Plays The Star Wars Theme On Her Violin

On May 25, 1977 the original Star Wars premiered in theaters, and John Williams' iconic score for the movie was instantly unforgettable. This week marks the 47th anniversary of Star Wars and Williams' original music for the franchise. Lucasfilm recently asked Williams if Amandla Stenberg, the star of the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte, could perform his Star Wars theme on her violin. As related in the video below, Williams not only said yes, he wrote a new solo arrangement of his theme specifically for Stenberg.

"I don't think that you can love Star Wars without loving the Star Wars score," said Stenberg. "John Williams has the ability to create music that feels huge in scope while still being emotive."

Stenberg added that when she learned that Williams had made the new arrangement for her, she was "ecstatic... and terrified. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it's something I'll hold forever."

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