Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to Present The Magical Music of Disney Multimedia Program

On Saturday, December 21, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present its BMO Harris Bank Family Pops Special – The Magical Music of Disney. After conducting three sold-out performances in a row of this entertaining, multimedia production two years ago in Iceland, Maestro David Danzmayr will bring the magic of Disney to IPO audiences at the Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center.

“This Disney program ties together everything the IPO is about – championing American music, being accessible to our communities, and offering an innovative way for audiences to experience live symphonic music,” said Maestro Danzmayr.

Truly, whether you are a devotee or not, the magic of Disney music is that it appeals to all ages, uniting generations in a way only the silver screen can. From the 1964 classic “It’s a Small World” to hits from The Lion King, Aladdin, Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, the IPO will delight audience members young and old. As part of this nostalgic, entertaining, and fun-filled evening, audiences will see clips from favorite Disney movies old and new projected on a large screen above the stage while the Orchestra performs music from nearly a dozen movies.

As part of the Disney experience, the IPO is encouraging young Disney fans to dress up as their favorite Disney characters for the concert.  Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for photo ops with a few of the beloved Disney princesses. The winners of the public “draw your favorite Disney character” art contest will also be revealed at the performance with prizes and special “second act seating” awarded.

“This is not just another orchestra concert, it’s a wonderful opportunity for families to spend an entertaining evening together and experience the magic and beauty of live symphonic music,” said Executive Director, Andrew Bradford.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, parents who are first-time ticket buyers are eligible to receive a free ticket for a child under the age of 18 with the purchase of a special $25 discounted ticket. Parents wanting to take advantage of this offer should contact the IPO office by phone.

Details on the drawing contest can be found at http://www.ipomusic.org. Click on Concerts and scroll down to the Magical Music of Disney section for the printable PDF entry form. Submissions can be scanned and emailed to rachel@ipomusic.org or mailed to the IPO, 377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466. The deadline to enter is Monday, December 16.

 The December 21 performance begins at 8 p.m. at the Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 S. Harlem Avenue, Frankfort. To buy the discounted tickets call 708.481.7774.

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About the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra:

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the finest orchestras in the Great Lakes region.  Under the leadership of acclaimed Austrian Music Director, David Danzmayr, the orchestra has garnered critical acclaim for its compelling performances and commitment to American music.  During the 2013 – 14 Season, the Orchestra will perform at its home, the Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, and will also make debuts at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park in downtown Chicago, and the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.  More information on performances and events can be found at ipomusic.org. 

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is generously supported by Season Sponsor, BMO Harris Bank.

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is a member of the League of American Orchestras and the Illinois Council of Orchestras.