Saturday, November 17, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Adler Theatre, 136 East Third Street, Davenport IA
Following last year's hugely successful presentations of Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone with musical accompaniment by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble returns to the Adler Theatre on November 17 with two performances of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets in Concert – live-scored versions of the second film adapted from J.K. Rowling's iconic series of fantasy/adventure novels.
The Harry Potter movie series, which introduced the world to its young stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint and boasted British acting legends such as Maggie Smith and the late Alan Rickman, was an immediate cultural phenomenon that, after an eight-film run, continues to delight millions of fans around the world. The Adler Theatre events, meanwhile, will feature screenings of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets in its entirety – along with music previously removed from the 2002 release's original edit – with every note played live by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra under guest conductor Ernest Richardson. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film's talking spiders, scolding letters, and giant snakes in high-definition on a giant screen, with the Hogwarts adventures of Harry, Hermione, Ron Weasley, and the rest augmented by the excitement of John Williams’ unforgettable score.
Currently the resident conductor and principal Pops conductor for the Omaha Symphony, guest conductor Richardson – who also serves as a composer, arranger, violist, organizational leader, and inspirational speaker – joined the Nebraska organization in its 1993-94 season. He also served as music director and principal conductor for the Santa Barbara Music and Arts Conservatory in Santa Barbara, California, and Richardson has been guest conductor and clinician for regional and all-state orchestras throughout Arizona and Nebraska, as well as festivals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the University of Georgia.
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets in Concert will be presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on November 17, tickets are $18-58, and reservations can be made by calling (800)745-3000 or visiting AdlerTheatre.com or QCSO.org.
