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OCTOBER 15, 2003 at 4:56 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: AP via CNN Espanol
Thanks to the barrage of e-mails we just received, we now understand the Associated Press in Mexico has confirmed
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson will be guests of honor at John Williams' Harry Potter-themed concert Dec. 19 through 21, 2003 in that country:
and I have some GREAT news...
A friend called me at 10:30 a.m. to tell me that I had to buy a local newspaper (one of the most important ones here): Reforma. I went for it, searched for the "People" section.. and there it was. An article about John Williams' concerts in México, which also confirms us that Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson will be there as special guests.
Here's the translation:
Mexico City, Mexico (October 15 2003) - The American music composer, John Williams, winner of 5 Oscars, will present on December 19, 20 and 21 at the Silvestre Revueltas Room, in the Cultural Centre Ollin Yoliztli, to direct the Filarmonic Orchestra of Mexico City, playing the Harry Potter music.
The main actors of the films, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson (Harry and Hermione) will be there as special guests.
"It all came out as a circumstancial idea, because I am a total Harry Potter fan. After having a chat with John Williams, he liked the proposal, and there're going to be three concerts. There's a chance that an extra date will be opened at the Ollin Yoliztli, the house of the Philharmonic," commented José María Álvarez, programming director of the Orchestra.
A Magical Evening with Harry Potter is the oficial name of the recitals that will take place with the purpose of celebrating Christmas with children, explained Álvarez.
That's why, he said, that the children will be asked to dress as wizards, to give a warmer and cozier ambiance to the event.
The concerts will be focused in different sections of the original music of the films Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and will also include music from Dukas (from Walt Disney's Fantasia), and some fragments of The Nutcracker, from Tchaikovsky.
"We'll make a special edition with images from both movies that will accompany the musical interpretation, which will be directed by John," said Álvarez.
The program of each concert will have as a first part, the music from the second tape of The Wizard's Apprentice, then the music from The Nutcracker, followed by the music from Harry Potter.
"Even though the third movie of the Harry Potter saga was supposed to be released in December, that's not confirmed yet, and it might be released until March due to marketing plans. Anyways, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have confirmed that they're coming to be present in the recitals," said Álvarez.
Williams, who has the record of being the person with the most Oscar nominees (47), has won only five Oscars and composing the music of movies like Star Wars, E.T., JAWS, Indiana Jones, and Schindler's List recognizes him. He has also won 18 Grammys, two Emmys and three Golden Globes.
Even though Bellas Artes and the Nacional Auditorium were contempled for the presentations of A Magical Evening with Harry Potter, due to dating reasons, the presentations will be done in the Ollin Yoliztli.
Tickets are available for sale there, and they cost 250 Pesos.
Thanks to ExpresoHogwarts.com for the link to the AP's story in Spanish.
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Witch
Points: 988
Yami-Tenshi says:
Mexico aqui voy! ( Mexico here I come!) I am doing all in my power to go back home for christmas and my birthday! I would love to go! ssriddle you are so lucky you are so close! I'm going back to Veracruz if i can! Oh this is so cool! But i bet it'll be sold out fast! ^_^
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 9:52 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
Tippytoes says:
Its great that Emma and Daniel are attending. Even better for Mexico, they got European stars for the day. It must be exciting for them. It should make a better fan base.
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 10:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 988
Yami-Tenshi says:
People totaly corcting you here! 10 pesos = $1 in US curency! so 250 pesos = $ 25 dollars aproximatly give or take 2 dollars! Which is actually prity cheep!That is if you don't count how much those of us that live ealse were would be spending to actuay get there! ^_^; harsh for us US citizens abd so on...
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 10:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 712
harryroxmysocks says:
Ah! its close...but in a different country. Oh well. Man, $25 is cheap too!
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 10:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I wonder if Emma and Dan will attend all 3 concerts, and if they will want to dress like wizards or muggles? Wonder if we will see any pictures from the event? John Williams' music is so perfect for the films, I play the Harry Potter music all the time. They actually sound like real songs, not just background music from a movie, for the most part. Highly recommend them.
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 11:32 PM EST
Points: 1248
CalimaCala says:
Hmmm... why isn't Rupert going? Does this suggest that... maybe... something is going on between Emma and Dan? Think about it...
And secondly, if they're coming across the ocean anyway, they will SURELY stop by at some of the continent's traditional tourist points... in other words, I won't be surprised if they make appearances in California and New York, for example!! Especially New York... which, clearly, is the greatest city in the world. :-)
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 11:33 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
This is so cool! I wish I could be in Mexico.. does anyone knows what is the cost of the concert?
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 11:52 PM EST
Points: 371
jlotec says:
Really i live in Mexico, really i would go, its too cheaper than i thought, so i will go, if anyone wants photos and everything, just ask
Posted Oct 15, 2003 at 11:57 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1153
tokixjam says:
Ooh, sorry. I thought they were trying to act Mexican by saying "pesos" instead of dollars. But 25?? Wow! I would definately go! But I live in Washington...and it's too far.
But I think it's a great oppurtunity for people that live in Mexico City. I think that many other countries deserve to have the stars go there and all, because they got gyped into buying Azkaban tickets because they thought the Azkaban premiere was gonna be there.
Yea, you better hurry and get tickets? So I wonder how big the theater is? There are going to be three shows, though. But I still bet they're going to be sold out fast.
Good for Mexico!
Ooh, yea! You should take pictures and send them to HPANA so they can post them and everyone can see them!
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 12:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
Oh my gosh! I wish I lived closer to Mexico. I never though I would say that! I am just kidding! If Dan goes to Mexico he needs to go to Idaho! Thats really cool though.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 12:49 AM EST
Headmaster
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Cheeser says:
Regarding the movie date: Warner Bros. has told us they expect to do a same-day release in the U.S. and UK for June 4, 2004. That hasn't changed in quite a while, and I haven't heard anything else lately. I believe this article was mistaken or was referring to something else.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 1:35 AM EST
Points: 351
Imelda Moonshine says:
John WIlliams is so talented, I love the music from most of his films!I wish I could go to the concert.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 3:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 657
Wotcher_Tonks says:
Well I could afford the ticket, but the Air Fare from Aus to Mexico would be another story.
Oh well lets hope it gets recorded/taped for DVD & CD
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 4:50 AM EST
Points: 285
Love My Hippogriff says:
Oh wouldn't that be so excellent! being all the way in down under isn't going to help though.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 5:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 676
Madame Rosmerta says:
I would love to go, sounds like a good concert!
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 8:34 AM EST
Points: 67
Dansfan_13 says:
Thats so cool!!!!!! i would kill to be there just to see Danny and Emma. Rupert should be there- Ron is a main character too ya know.that would also be sweet if PoA came out in december. but i havent heard about it coming out december or march. still that would be totally awesome!
too bad i live to far away to go to that concert thingy( i live in New York by the way)
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 9:31 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Madam Hooch says:
THey always go everywhere, but they never come to France. How come? At least I could try to see them! It's not fair. Or, I could plan my vacation and go to Mexico for a while? That would be neat! But I guess I can always read what hapenned somewhere on the Net...
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 10:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
I would not be surprised if the release date is moved up to Dec. The studios like the day after Thankgiving(USA), to flow into the Christmas holidays.
I hope the concert is televised. Maybe E! can redeem themselves.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 11:15 AM EST
Squib
Points: 194
mal-foy says:
Rupert will don't be there?
MMmm, why? He never made any promotion for Hp!
Oh yeah, at the premier of L.A with Emma!
And...what about Cinderella's story? I read that the movie was completed! Many thing about Hp were false these last time, no? I think that is it the exciting of the fans and all! anyway... YEAH DAN!
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 12:34 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I simply love listening to John William's music. My favourite Harry Potter songs are the Chamber of Secrets, Fawkes the Phoenix, and Dueling the Basilisk.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 1:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1990
HarrysGran says:
My eyes are filling with tears... What an event, and I can't attend it... I would simply adore it listening to that concert and - seeing Dan and Emma.
And my heartbeat quickend whilst reading about the date in december/march. But as Cheeser said, it'll very probably be a mistake.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 1:58 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
So Dan and Emma will be there - as guests?! I wonder what they will be expected to do - what does one do at a concert featuring music from your films? Where will they sit? I would love to get some pictures of the event after it has taken place.
It is worth it just to go see John Williams conduct! What a musician he is!
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 3:11 PM EST
Metamorphmagus
Points: 37939
tonks black says:
I wonder why Ron wasnt there.
guess he was busy.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 4:17 PM EST
Student
Points: 281
LiLSw33ti says:
That's so amazing! I went to a Philharmonic concert last year, it was really cool. At the end of the concert, they said they'll play something more modern that we'd like, but it turned out to be the Star Wars theme. I was kinda mad that they didn't play HP but SW was pretty good too!
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 4:19 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
Hey maybe i can go there for my birthday or something! I'll try to go because is not so far.
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 5:36 PM EST
Points: 520
HPSleuth says:
I wish I could be there. Once again, John Williams music scores are appreciated. Also, with Dan and Emma coming, that will truly be a great performance
Posted Oct 16, 2003 at 8:04 PM EST
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