For the first time in South Bend, Indiana, audiences will experience South Bend Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ music to the entire first film live to picture from one of the most beloved film series in history.
Subscriptions are now on sale, single tickets available starting July 7, 2023, at www.southbendsymphony.org
The Morris Performing Arts Center announced today that the South Bend Symphony Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert on October 7, 2023 as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. The concert will feature the South Bend Symphony Orchestra in performing live, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the entire film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing South Bend Symphony Orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live. Subscriptions to the Indiana Trust Pops Series are now on sale and single tickets go on sale July 7, 2023, at 10 am via (www.morriscenter.org and 574-235-9190.
In 2016, CineConcerts and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, a global concert tour celebrating the Harry Potter films. Since the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert in 2016, more than 3 million fans have enjoyed this magical experience from The Wizarding World, which is scheduled to include over 2,973 performances across more than 48 countries worldwide through 2025.
“We’ve wanted to bring the Wizarding World to South Bend for a long time, and we’re so excited we finally get to.” remarked Justus Zimmerman, Executive Director of the South Bend Symphony. “The combination of John Williams’ incredible score, the magic of movies on the big screen, and the unbeatable sound of our Symphony will make for a night to remember!”
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he learns the high-flying sport of Quidditch and plays a thrilling ‘live’ chess game en route to facing a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him.
Justin Freer, President of CineConcerts and Producer/Conductor of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series explains, “The Harry Potter film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenon that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. It is with great pleasure that we bring fans 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. This is truly 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 world and we hope that by performing this incredible music with the full movie, audiences will enjoy returning to the Wizarding World.”
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About South Bend Symphony Orchestra – The South Bend Symphony Orchestra lives its mission by engaging the community in exploring orchestral music in all its forms by producing 15+ mainstage programs servings more than 17,000 attendees annually. As the region’s only professional orchestra, the Symphony commits its repertoire to support the diversity of sound and composition. The Symphony focuses on community growth through partnerships with other performing arts groups to strengthen the robust arts scene in South Bend.
In addition to being recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and other state and local arts funding organizations, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra is the recipient of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County’s Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence, which recognizes the best-run nonprofit organization in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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CineConcerts is one of the leading producers of live and digital music experiences performed with visual media, and continues to redefine entertainment. Founded by Producer/Conductor Justin Freer and Producer/Writer Brady Beaubien, CineConcerts will engage over 4.8 million people worldwide in concert presentations in over 3,000 scheduled performances in 48 countries through 2025, and recently launched CineConcerts +PLUS – a global digital network and app suite with hundreds of exclusive podcast episodes and produced content. CineConcerts continues to work with some of the most prestigious orchestras and venues in the world including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, and more. Recent and current live and digital concert experiences include Elf in Concert, The Pinball Concert (Digital), The Polar Express in Concert, Rudy in Concert, The Passion of the Christ in Concert, The Da Vinci Code in Concert, The Harry Potter Film Concert Series, Gladiator Live, The Godfather Live, It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert, DreamWorks Animation In Concert, Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour, Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Concert, and A Christmas Dream Live.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment (WBDGTE)
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment (WBDGTE), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on the biggest franchises, stories and characters from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGTE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by the Wizarding World, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. With best-in-class partners, WBDGTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.
Media Contacts:
South Bend Symphony Orchestra:
Sarah Perschbacher
574-232-6343
sperschbacher@southbendsymphony.org
CineConcerts:
Andrew P. Alderete
andrew@cineconcerts.com
Warner Bros Consumer Products:
Lindsay Kiesel
lindsay.kiesel@warnerbros.com