Live symphony orchestra to perform John William’s music for Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone at Places des Arts

Attila Glatz Concert Productions are the same people who stage the tremendously popular Salute To Vienna annual New Year’s day concerts. The company will be present the popular movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on April 8 and 9 at Place des Arts as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. The screening will be unique in that this show will include John Williams’ film score performed live on stage by a world-class orchestra and chorus, to accompany the high definition movie on a 40-foot screen.

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 which kicked off in June 2016 serves to continue the celebration of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World past the initial release of the books and movies.

The tale of the boy who lived was presented to the world through J.K. Rowling’s enchanting bestseller, and depicted brilliantly in the form of a movie: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. This film concert will take the audience to follow Rowling’s rich characters into the world of Hogwarts and celebrate the wizardly traditions and quirks within a timeless tale of resilience and bravery.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was a critically acclaimed, blockbuster in the box-office, starring big names, such as Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, the late Alan Rickman as Professor Snape and of course Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma as the young wizards: Harry, Ron and Hermione.The bewitching music from John Williams became an instant anthem for Potter fans around the world, brilliantly depicting the regalness of Hogwarts, the eeriness of Diagon Alley and the spirited, thrilling game of Quidditch.

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.”

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. Recent and current live concert experiences include Gladiator, The Godfather, It’s a Wonderful Life, DreamWorks Animation In Concert, Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50^th 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 leading edge of this combination of film and live orchestral performances.

Performances are at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place des Arts on Saturday April 8 at 8pm and Sunday April 9 at 3pm. For tickets please call Place des Arts at: 514-842-2112; toll free: 1-866-842-2112 or online: www.placedesarts.com