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Harry Potter symphony orchestra live concert
Warner Bros. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Immerse yourself in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world once again. A full symphony orchestra will play a live concert to the classic wizard tale.
The new shows will feature a full symphony orchestra performing music to the entire Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone film.
The concert series will kick off in May next year at the Royal Albert Hall, followed by dates in Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds before ending in Glasgow.
Tickets are now available via ticketing sites including Ticketmaster, as well as participating venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and Liverpool’s Echo Arena. Some ticket re-sale sites, including GetMeIn, viagogo and are also selling tickets.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone from November 2001 [yes, it WAS that long ago!] starring Daniel Radcliffe. Watch a young Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Fans or all ages will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while listening to the orchestra perform John Williams’ award-winning score.
Brady Beaubien,Concert Producer for The Harry Potter Film Concert Series said of the new event: “Harry Potter is synonymous with excitement and fun around the entire world and we hope that by performing this incredible music with the full movie, audiences will enjoy returning to this world, and to the many wonderful characters and adventures that inhabit it.”
Tour dates
12 May 2017 – London Royal Albert Hall
13 May 2017 – London Royal Albert Hall
14 May 2017 – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
15 May 2017 – Birmingham Barclaycard Arena
16 May 2017 – Manchester Arena
18 May 2017 – Liverpool Echo Arena
Disney Jungle Book live concert
Forget about your worries and your strife – because the New Year brings with it our favourite Disney animation in live concert. Yes, this is real, this is happening. For the very first time, The Jungle Book will premiere at London’s Royal Festival Hall, bringing to life the 1967 classic with a full orchestra and singers.
The concert will include classic songs like: ‘Trust in Me’, ‘That’s What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song)’, and of course,’The Bare Necessities’. MD of Senbla Live, Ollie Rosenblatt said: “For over half a century The Jungle Book has been a part of childhood for millions around the world. “The music is timeless and you can’t help but crack a smile when the soundtrack starts to play.
“We are thrilled to be bringing Disney in Concert: The Jungle Book to London’s prestigious Royal Festival Hall where we will entertain fans of all ages with this wonderful story and concert with our fabulous orchestra and singers.”
Aliens live concert
The classic 1986 science-fiction action horror film Aliens will celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend with a special screening at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by James Horner’s score performed in full by live orchestra.
Aliens, starring Sigourney Weaver, is a stand-alone sequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979). Nominated for seven Oscars, and having won two, the film is recognised as one of the greatest action movies ever.
The original and beloved 1986 theatrical cut will be screened while the memorable score, composed by celebrated composer James Horner, will be performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Ludwig Wicki.
Skyrim live concert
Based on the original score, Skyrim In Concert has “brand new arrangements” of Far Horizons, The Streets of Whiterun and Dragonborn, plus others. It’s happening because the HD remaster has landed on consolesrecently, along with the Skyrim Special Edition upgrade for PC. But its also happening because well its an awesome soundtrack. Skyrim fans get your tickets now.
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