

Darth Sidious, a Sith Lord, manipulates events from the shadows, using his apprentice, Darth Maul, to sow chaos and discord. In 1999, 16 years after 1983s Return of the Jedi, John Williams returned to score and conduct the 4th entry of the Star Wars saga, 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'.As with the original trilogy, the score was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, with the main choral elements sung by the London Voices. But a dark shadow looms - the Sith, ancient enemies of the Jedi, have returned. As they work together, young Anakin joins them on their quest, showcasing his extraordinary piloting skills and unbridled enthusiasm.


There, they meet Queen Amidala, who seeks help to free her people from the oppressive Trade Federation. As they try to navigate the political turmoil and dangers of the galaxy, they end up on the planet Naboo. Anakin shows an extraordinary affinity for the Force, the mystical energy that empowers Jedi, leading Qui-Gon to believe he might be the Chosen One, a figure destined to bring balance to the Force. During their mission, they encounter a young slave named Anakin Skywalker on the desert planet of Tatooine. Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves embroiled in a galactic trade dispute that hides a more sinister agenda. Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace arrived on May 19, 1999, to a degree of anticipation and hype rarely seen before, or since, for a movie.
