Over the weekend (14-15 April), the West Australian Symphony Orchestra hosted two more magical nights of their in-concert series, for 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1'.
The Riverside Theatre was sold out, in a sea of scarlet, gold, emerald, and sapphire as audiences represented their respective houses in the last chapter of the 'Harry Potter' series.
The conductor, Nicholas Buc, had each house sound off – with Slytherin, surprisingly being the loudest in attendance. Buc’s movements, and the timing of the orchestra, was mesmerising to watch – as if he were a Professor of Charms, and the orchestra spellbound – breathing life into Alexandre Desplat’s lauded soundtrack.
The immersive work was tireless, with audiences comfortably shifting in and out of the cinematic universe, to watch the quiver of violin bows, and the ethereal march of flutes.
'Deathly Hallows: Part 1' was a powerful performance, highlighting the full suite of the Symphony Orchestra, and adding visceral emotion to such a dark chapter of the 'Harry Potter' universe. Audiences were brought to tears, laughter, and joy throughout the night.
Don’t let the wrackspurts get in your head, and miss out on the next half of this whimsical, and spellbinding performance.
