Judging by the number of lightsabers illuminating the packed arena, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra was doing great. Based in South Carolina, the regional orchestra settled below a screen set at the back of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, which seats a bigger audience than their usual venue, and played the score to “Return of the Jedi” in sync with the movie.
License to Earn
Regional orchestras see film music concerts as a way to generate money and expand their audience. But do these events benefit smaller ensembles, or big intellectual property holders instead?
