THE AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHRISTCHURCH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCE THE HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE™ CONCERT
For the first time in New Zealand, Kiwi audiences will experience a symphony orchestra performing music to the entire
film from one of the most beloved film franchises in history
Tickets available for Auckland and Christchurch at www.mjrpresents.com
The Vector and Horncastle Arena announced today that the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra and Christchurch Symphony
Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series.
The Auckland Philharmonic will perform at the Vector Arena on July 2, 2017, and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra will
perform at the Horncastle Arena on July 5, 2017. The concert will feature the live symphony orchestra performing, to
picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the
orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score.
Tickets are on sale via http://www.mjrpresents.com.
CineConcerts and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, a new global concert
tour celebrating the Harry Potter films, earlier in 2016. 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. 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. 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.
For more information on the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, please visit
The Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra features in more than 50 main stage performances every year and showcases many of the world’s finest classical
musicians. Renowned for its innovation, passion and versatility, 100,000 people hear the orchestra live each year, with
many thousands more reached through special events, recordings and other media.
For more information visit: https://www.apo.co.nz
Over the past 50 years, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has grown to establish itself as a cultural asset to Christchurch and the wider communities of the South Island. With a
focus on championing New Zealand composers and artists, the CSO showcases and premieres Kiwi works and performs with the
best of New Zealand talent.
For more information visit: https://www.cso.co.nz
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