Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra as we present "Concert III: Con Animé" on February 24, 2024, at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. This unique concert experience brings together the magic of animation and the power of live orchestral music in a celebration of creativity and diversity.

The highlight of the evening is "Philharmonia Fantastique," a 25-minute concerto for orchestra and animated film. This innovative piece follows a magical Sprite on an extraordinary journey through the instruments of the orchestra, exploring the age-old connection between creativity and technology. Composed by Mason Bates, with Oscar-winning director and sound designer Gary Rydstrom and animation director Jim Capobianco, "Philharmonia Fantastique" imaginatively blends traditional and modern animation styles to guide the audience through a kinetic and cutting-edge guide to the orchestra. By the film's end, the orchestra demonstrates unity from diversity in a spectacular finale.

In addition to "Philharmonia Fantastique," the concert will feature music from other beloved animated features, including Paul Dukas's "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" and Camille Saint-Saëns's "Carnival of the Animals." These pieces, featured in the animated features Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, add to the evening's celebration of the intimate relationship between music and animation.

"The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," inspired by the great German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, tells the story of a magician's apprentice who, in his master's absence, brings a broomstick to life with unforeseen consequences. "The Carnival of the Animals," a zoological-inspired suite by Saint-Saëns, offers a satirical and delightful journey through a series of musical vignettes.

Don't miss this extraordinary blend of animation and live orchestral music that promises to be a memorable experience for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available now for both live attendance and live streaming options. Join us as we celebrate the magic of music and animation in "Concert III: Con Animé."