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Tokyo Philharmonic to perform 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' concerts in four Japanese cities

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CineConcerts and Promax Inc have announced that the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" starting on Aug 27 in four cities in Japan, as part of The Harry Potter Film Concert Series. 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 gigantic screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score. Tickets are on sale via http://l-tike.com/

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," "Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour" and "Breakfast at Tiffany’s."

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.

Tokyo: Aug 27 (Sat) at Tokyo International Forum Hall A Doors Open 12:30 / Show starts 13:30 Doors Open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30

Ticket Info: Disk Garage 050-5533-0888 (weekdays 12:00-19:00)

Osaka: Aug 30 (Tue), Aug 31 (Wed) at Grand Cube Main Hall Doors Open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30

Ticket Info: Kyodo Information 0570-200-888 (weekdays 10:00-18:00)

Nagoya: Sept 3 (Sat) at Aichi Prefectural Theatre of Arts Doors Open 16:15 / Show starts 17:00

Ticket Info: Chukyo Television Ticket Center 052-320-9933 (10:00-18:00)

Fukui: Sept 4 (Sun) 2016 at Phoenix Plaza Hall Doors Open 14:15 / Show starts 15:00

Ticket Info: Sunrise Promotion Hokuriku 025-246-3939

(Weekdays 11:00-18:00 Saturdays 10:00–17:00)

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Jeepers creepers, enough with Harry Potter already.

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Would be awesome. Wish I could be there.

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