By Blake Heckel | Contributor
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the U.S. publication of J.K. Rowling’s first installment of her iconic Harry Potterseries, the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus presents a magical performance — The Wonderful Wizardry of Harry Potter.
On Saturday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m., the Allen Philharmonic will take the stage at Lowery Auditorium, located at 368 N. Greenville Ave. in Allen, Texas. The evening will feature a family-friendly collection of music designed to celebrate the magic of storytelling, including music from Harry Potter, the Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, and the Chronicles of Narnia, as well as famous classical works such as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and The Firebird Suite.
“It’s always fun to add a unique performance to our programming, and The Wonderful Wizardry of Harry Potter will be for any fan of the series and genre,” said Allen Philharmonic President Kathy Litinas. “It will be a magical night celebrating one of the most influential pieces of literature that changed the course of movie making and telling a story onscreen.”
What: The Allen Philharmonic is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the U.S. publication of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with its performance of The Wonderful Wizardry of Harry Potter.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at allenpac.org/events.
Where: Lowery Auditorium, 368 N. Greenville Ave. in Allen, Texas
For tickets and more information, visit allenphilharmonic.org.
About the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus
Founded in 1998, the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus (Allen Philharmonic) — a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization — is a professional orchestra of nearly 70 musicians, many of whom hold full-time positions as directors of bands and orchestras throughout the metroplex. With the goal of enhancing its community’s rich culture and fostering a community-wide appreciation for the art of music, the Allen Philharmonic presents an annual series of concerts and a variety of special events, community outreach and youth education programs. Corporate and individual donations, civic grants, the City of Allen and the Allen Arts Alliance fund the Allen Philharmonic. For more information or to donate, go to allenphilharmonic.org.
