Calling all Hogwarts alumni – the Pacific Symphony wants you!
On Friday, August 23, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra invites Harry Potter fans to don their most magical costumes and embark on an enchanted journey under the stars as Pacific Symphony Orchestra Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez invites audiences to a musical class reunion with the unforgettable professors, characters and enchanted creatures from the beloved Harry Potter franchise.
The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will perform the captivating music that shaped the Harry Potter films, from the awe-inspiring compositions of John Williams to the mystical works of Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexandre Desplat.
This one-day extravaganza celebrates the iconic music from all eight films at Irvine’s new outdoor venue, Great Park Live.
All spectators are asked to come in costume, but please leave props such as magic wands, brooms and umbrellas at home.
“Harry Potter is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cinematic universes, thanks in large part to the iconic musical scores by the iconic composers of our generation,” said Principal Pop Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez. “Come and relive the stories and memories as Pacific Symphony brings these epic scores to life in a captivating concert experience. Don’t miss it!”
The Great Park Live venue in Irvine may be new, but the symphony’s promise of an extraordinary summer musical journey remains unchanged. Enjoy an intimate and cozy experience in a casual, inviting setting. Enjoy your meal at a table for four or individual seating with trays.
Gates open at 6pm. Food and drink vendors will be available. Great Park Live has a list of what can and cannot be brought into the venue, including food and drinks. For more information, visit https://www.greatparklive.com/events.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.
The concert is the fourth in a series of five SummerFest 2024 programs presented by City of Hope Orange County. The Great Park Live venue is sponsored by the City of Irvine.
The Symphony Orchestra will continue its residency at Great Park Live during the 2024 SummerFest season with another concert, the Tchaikovsky Spectacular on September 7.
Concert details
Friday, August 23, 2024 • 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony / Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
Singers: Gabriela Atkinson, soprano; Katelyn Cruz, Alto; Bryce Rivera, tenor; Adam Daruvala, bass-baritone.
Program:
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
NICHOLAS HOOPER: “The Weasley Stomp” from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
JOHN WILLIAMS: from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
“Fawkes the Phoenix”
“Dobby the House Elf”
“Gilderoy Lockhart”
“The Chamber of Secrets”
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Nimbus 2000” from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
JOHN WILLIAMS: from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
“Aunt Magda’s Waltz”
“The Knight Errant”
“A bridge to the past”
“Double Trouble” with singers
– Break –
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Witches, Wands and Wizards” from “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
PATRICK DOYLE: “The Death of Cedric” from “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Diagon Alley” from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
JOHN WILLIAMS, PATRICK DOYLE, NICHOLAS HOOPER, ALEXANDRE DESPLAT: “Buckbeak’s Flight” from the Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
JOHN WILLIAMS and PATRICK DOYLE: from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
“The Quidditch World Cup (The Irish)”
“Foreign visitors are arriving”
JOHN WILLIAMS, PATRICK DOYLE, NICHOLAS HOOPER, ALEXANDRE DESPLAT: Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
“Fireworks”
“Flight of the Order of the Phoenix”
“Harry & Hermione”
“Forget”
“Lily’s Theme”
“Court Apocalypse”
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Harry’s Wonderful World” from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
