Willoughby Symphony Orchestra to Present Highlights From Disney's FANTASIA This Month
There will be two concerts only on Saturday 22 October at the Concert Hall, The Concourse, Chatswood.
WILLOUGHBY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will present highlights from two of Disney's most extraordinary and groundbreaking animated features, Fantasia, and its sequel Fantasia 2000 in concert live to film. There will be two concerts only on Saturday 22 October at the Concert Hall, The Concourse, Chatswood.
Conducted by George Ellis scenes from each of the two iconic films will be projected in high definition on a large screen above the orchestra as they perform classical selections including Beethoven's "The Pastoral Symphony," Debussy's "Clair de Lune," Phonchielli's "Dance of the Hours," Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance," Respighi's "Pines of Rome," and Dukas' "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," among others.
Released to great acclaim in 1940, Walt Disney's Fantasia was his boldest experiment at the time and culminated in the creative visionary's desire to blend animated imagery with classical music. The original film score was conducted by Leopold Stokowski with the Philadelphia Orchestra, recorded in stereophonic sound, which was still an experimental medium at the time. What had begun as a vehicle to develop Mickey Mouse's career with an animation short titled "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" went on to become a genuine cinema classic.
This rare and wonderful experience of the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra performing live-to-picture is a revelation for both long-time fans and those seeing Disney's brilliant animations for the first time.
|
The Roommate Ensemble Theatre (6/19-7/25) |
|
Weddings and Parties Over Coffee Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium of Music (8/07-8/07) |
|
Next To Normal Greenhalgh Theatre (7/09-7/27) PHOTOS |
|
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation - 03 Sep 2026 Glen Street Theatre (9/03-9/03) |
|
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Albury Entertainment Centre (9/15-9/15) |
|
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Innisfail Shire Hall (8/07-8/07) |
|
2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-Finals Concert The Independent Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
|
The Lion King (Australia) Relaxed Performance Capitol Theatre, Sydney (8/29-8/29) |
|
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Pokolbin Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre (5/07-10/22) |
|
Afterglow Belvoir Street Theatre (7/09-7/25) |