Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez Leads the Orchestra
Friday, Aug. 23 at Great Park Live

Photos here: https://bit.ly/psepk_hpsummer2024

Embark on a magical journey under the stars as Pacific Symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez invites the audience to a class reunion remembering the memorable professors, characters, and enchanted creatures from the beloved Harry Potter franchise. Revel in the spellbinding scores that defined this celebrated saga, from the awe-inspiring compositions of John Williams to the mystical works of Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat. Taking place on Friday, Aug. 23, this one-night spectacle celebrates the legendary music of all eight films—a must-attend event for wizards and Muggles alike at Irvine’s new outdoor venue, Great Park Live. All audience members are encouraged to come dressed up, but please leave props like wands, brooms, and umbrellas at home.

Lopez-Yañez commented on the wide appeal and popularity of the program, “Harry Potter is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cinematic universes in great part thanks to its iconic musical scores by iconic composers of our generation. Come relive the stories and memories as Pacific Symphony brings to life these epic scores in a spellbinding concert experience. You won’t want to miss it!”

While the Great Park Live venue in Irvine may be new, the Symphony’s promise of an exceptional summer musical journey remains unchanged. Expect an intimate and cozy experience in a casual, inviting setting. Picture this: warm summer evenings, delightful picnics overflowing with goodies, all shared with family and friends—every element contriubuting to the magic of the Symphony SummerFest tradition.

Gates open at 6 p.m., welcoming guests to a choice of seating options: table seating at the front for an up-close experience, or row seating with convenient tablet tables. General parking is included with the purchase of a ticket and a variety of pre-concert dining options, including delicious food and beverages are available for pre-order from 24 Carrots or purchase at the event. For more information or to purchase subscriptions or single 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 underwritten by the City of Irvine. Pacific Symphony extends heartfelt thanks to its series sponsors: Official Television Station PBS SoCal, Official Pops Radio Station K-Earth 101, Official Media Partner LAist, and Official Hotel Avenue of the Arts.

The Symphony continues its residency at Great Park Live during the 2024 SummerFest season with one more concert, the Tchaikovsky Spectacular on Sept. 7.
    
About Pacific Symphony
Pacific Symphony, under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Carl St.Clair since 1990, has been the resident orchestra of Orange County’s Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for over 15 years. Founded in 1978, the Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years and is not only a fixture of musical life in Southern California, but is also recognized as an outstanding ensemble making strides on both the national and international scenes. The orchestra presents more than 100 concerts and events each year and a rich array of education and community engagement programs, reaching more than 300,000 residents of all ages.

Pacific Symphony made its debut at Carnegie Hall in 2018, where it was invited to perform as part of a yearlong celebration of composer Philip Glass' 80th birthday. The Symphony made its first-ever tour to China the same year, with performances in five cities, including Shanghai and Beijing. The Symphony has been recognized with multiple ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming and included among the country’s five most innovative orchestras by the League of American Orchestras.

Pacific Symphony’s discography comprises 15 recordings, mostly of 20th- and 21st-century music by such American composers as William Bolcom, John Corigliano and Richard Danielpour. In 2012 for Naxos, St.Clair and the orchestra recorded Philip Glass’s The Passion of Ramakrishna, a Pacific Symphony commission that appeared on the Carnegie Hall program. The Symphony has also recorded for Harmonia Mundi, Koch International Classics, Reference Recordings, and Sony Classical, among other labels. The Symphony has been recognized with multiple ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming and included among the country’s five most innovative orchestras by the League of American Orchestras. The Symphony’s education and community engagement activities have also been recognized by the League, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.

About Great Park Live
In February 2024, The City of Irvine City Council and the Great Park Board approved the setup and operation of the temporary Great Park amphitheater, Great Park Live. In October 2024, after the FivePoint Amphitheatre announced its closure, the City began working to develop a plan to be able to avoid a gap in the delivery of live music in Irvine. After reviewing multiple options, the City Council authorized the establishment of a temporary live music venue that can accommodate a crowd of 5,000 at the Great Park Sports Complex. The facility serves as the summer home for Pacific Symphony and will host other live entertainment acts for the summer concert seasons in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM.

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Event Details
JOHN WILLIAMS’ MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 • 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, Conductor
Vocalists:
Gabriela Atkinson, Soprano
Katelyn Cruz, Alto
Bryce Rivera, Tenor
Adam Daruvala, Bass-Baritone

PROGRAM
JOHN WILLIAMS: "Hedwig's Theme" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer'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 Sorcerer's Stone
JOHN WILLIAMS: from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    "Aunt Marge's Waltz"
    "The Knight Bus"
    "A Bridge to the Past"
    "Double Trouble" with Vocalists
 - Intermission -
JOHN WILLIAMS: "Witches, Wands, and Wizards" from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
PATRICK DOYLE: "Death of Cedric" from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
JOHN WILLIAMS: "Diagon Alley" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
JOHN WILLIAMS, PATRICK DOYLE, NICHOLAS HOOPER, ALEXANDRE DESPLAT: "Buckbeak's Flight" from 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 Arrive"
JOHN WILLIAMS, PATRICK DOYLE, NICHOLAS HOOPER, ALEXANDRE DESPLAT: Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
    "Fireworks"
    "Flight of the Order of the Phoenix"
    "Harry & Hermione"
    "Obliviate"
    "Lily's Theme"
    "Courtyard Apocalypse"
 JOHN WILLIAMS: "Harry's Wondrous World" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone