THE HARRY POTTER FILM CONCERT SERIES Adds A 3rd Show in Raleigh

By: Jun. 19, 2017
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As part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts will host the Raleigh premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone In Concert on Friday, September 15, Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17. Audiences can relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in high definition on a 40-foot screen while the North Carolina Symphony performs every note of John Williams' unforgettable score to picture live on stage.

Harry Potter in Concert featuring the North Carolina Symphony at the Duke Energy Center (2 E South Street) on Friday, September 15 at 7:30pm, Saturday, September 16 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 17 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $25.00-$85.00 at the Duke Energy Center Box Office and DukeEnergyCenterRaleigh.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (800)745-3000. Tickets On Sale Now

CineConcerts and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, a new global concert tour celebrating the Harry Potter films, earlier this year. The Harry Potter Film Concert that kicked off in June 2016 is another magical experience from J.K.

Rowling's Wizarding World.

Justin Freer, president of CineConcerts and producer/conductor of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series explains, "The Harry Potter film series is one of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. It is with great pleasure that we introduce for the first time ever an opportunity to experience the award-winning music scores played live by a symphony orchestra, all while the beloved film is simultaneously projected onto the big screen. It will be an unforgettable event."

Brady Beaubien of CineConcerts and concert producer for the Harry Potter Film Concert Series added, "Harry Potter is synonymous with excitement 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." CineConcerts is one of the leading producers of live music experiences performed with visual media. Founded by producer/conductor Justin Freer and producer/writer Brady Beaubien, CineConcerts has engaged millions of people worldwide in concert presentations that redefine the evolution of live experience. Recent and current live concert experiences include Gladiator, The Godfather, It's a Wonderful Life, Dreamworks Animation in Concert, Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour, and Breakfast at Tiffany's. From full-length movie screenings with live orchestra to music-interactive sporting event experiences to original 3D-environment holiday programming, CineConcerts is at the forefront of live entertainment.

Justin Freer has quickly become one of the most sought-after conductors of film music with a long list of full symphonic live to projection projects. He has appeared with some of the world's leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. www.harrypotterinconcert.com

About The Duke Energy Center for the Performing ARts The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts resides in the heart of downtown Raleigh and houses four venues; Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Concert Hall, A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, and Kennedy Theatre. Since its debut in 1932, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium has become the crown jewel of North Carolina performing arts. This historic venue has played host to a dazzling spectrum of artists and performances, and will continue this rich tradition for the citizens and guests of Raleigh.

About the North Carolina Symphony No other orchestra in America serves its state to the extent that the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) does. Each year, the Symphony brings classical music to all of North Carolina; its 175 concerts and events annually are greeted with enthusiasm by adults and schoolchildren in more than 90 counties. The Symphony's 66 full-time musicians perform under the artistic leadership of Grant Llewellyn. About Warner Bros. Consumer Products Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. Rowling`S WIZARDING WORLD J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16)

 


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