The Music and Iconic Scenes from the Series Brought to Life by a Live Orchestra
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents a live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series' three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection will feature the original dialogue and sound effects without any pre-recorded music, allowing the live orchestra to perform the legendary score live and in perfect sync with the show scenes. The result? A truly immersive and grandiose concert experience that breathes new life into Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Just as "Avatar: The Last Airbender" masterfully blends Chinese culture with anime and American cartoon styles, an orchestra especially handpicked for this event will harmoniously combine Eastern and Western musical traditions - a symphonic fusion that faithfully reflects the signature sound of the Avatar saga. Taiko drums and erhus will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series' fan-favorite scenes are presented in chronological order on the film screen, breathing life into Aang’s liberating quest in an epic and authentic way.
The creative mastermind behind the show's original music, award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, has poured his heart and exceptional talent into reimagining and expanding the show’s soundtrack specially for this event. Through the creative collaboration with Jeff Adams (the show's original editor) and under the artistic guidance of the show's creators, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this spectacular production not only magnifies the essence of the series, but also marks a groundbreaking moment - the very first opportunity for the audience to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Avatar: The Last Airbender through a live experience.
Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including an intermission of 20 minutes. The performance will comprise an initial 80-minute segment, encompassing seasons 1 and 2 of the series, followed by a 40-minute presentation on season 3, and concluding with a 4-minute encore performance (Secret Tunnel).
Music Director/Conductor: Emily Marshall
Emily is currently the Associate Conductor/Keyboardist of The Who and has performed at iconic venues all over the world such as Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, The O2, Royal Albert Hall, New Orleans Jazz Fest and many more. Recent touring credits include: The Who Hits Back (North America/Europe), Josh Groban's Harmony Tour, Conductor/Music Director of Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse and Our Planet: Live In Concert.
Her Broadway credits include: Music Director/Vocal Arranger of Be More Chill, Jagged Little Pill, Head Over Heels, Elf, Ain't Too Proud, Beautiful, School Of Rock, Mean Girls, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Waitress, Annie. Tours/Benefits: Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, 1st national tour of We Will Rock You, A Chorus Line, Beauty and The Beast, and Flashdance. As a proud member of the Recording Academy, Emily is featured on the Original Broadway Cast Album of Be More Chill and the original cast album of Dave Malloy's Preludes. Marshall also works as a vocal coach, keyboard technician, arranger, supervisor & producer. IG @emarshallmusic, emilymarshallmusic.com.
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