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Photos: L.A. Philharmonic opening gala 2014: ‘A John Williams Celebration’

Violinist Itzhak Perlman performs with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic during it's season-opening gala concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sept. 30, 2014.

Violinist Itzhak Perlman performs with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic during it’s season-opening gala concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sept. 30, 2014.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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A look at the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s opening-night gala honoring composer/conductor John Williams at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sept. 30, 2014.

'A John Williams Celebration'

Gustavo Dudamel congratulates violinist Itzhak Perlman.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

John Williams takes the baton to conduct “Star Wars.” The evening was dedicated to Williams’ music.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Darth Vader and Imperial Stormtroopers make an appearance as John Williams conducts.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

An animated Gustavo Dudamel leads the orchestra.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Members of the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets perform the “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

The Los Angeles Children Choir sings “Dry Your Tears Afrika.”  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Glenn Paulson, vibraphone, Michael Valerio, string bass, and Dan Higgins, alto saxophone, step to the front in “Escapades from Catch Me If You Can.”  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Gustavo Dudamel, right, applauds composer John Williams at the conclusion of the opening-night gala.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Guests dance during the post-concert dinner and social.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Julie Andrews chats with violinist Itzhak Perlman at the post-concert dinner.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Composers John Adams, left, and John Williams exchange pleasantries.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

L.A. Philharmonic board president Deborah Borda, left, and actress Anjelica Huston pose for a picture.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Gustavo Dudamel smiles for a photo between film composer John Williams, left, and violinist Itzhak Perlman.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Composer John Williams, left, chats with violinist Itzhak Perlman.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'A John Williams Celebration'

Julie Andrews has a party hat placed on her head in honor of her birthday, which was the day after the gala dinner.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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