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![[press release]](../../images/banner/press_release.gif)
OSCAR NOMINATED SCORE TO THE
PASSION OF THE CHRIST BECOMES
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST SYMPHONY
ONE
PERFORMANCE ONLY
MAY
6 IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
Conducted
by Academy Award nominee John Debney
(Los Angeles, CA) Film composer John
Debney brings his Passion of the Christ Symphony based on his
Oscar-nominated score for the film to North Little Rock’s Alltell
Arena on Sat., May 6, 7 p.m.. Debney will conduct over 200 musicians
performing his inspiring work, which made its worldwide premiere last
July at Rome’s Saint Cecilia Arena and ended with a 15 minute standing
ovation. Tickets
are available now at $41.75, $51.75, or for premium seats at $76.75.
With purchase of a premium seat, audience members will be invited
to a “Meet & Greet” with John Debney and vocal soloists and will
also receive a copy of The Passion of the Christ Symphony.
Group tickets are available for $25 on orders of 15 tickets
or more and also receive a pair of complimentary tickets. Tickets
are available by phone or online by calling 501-975-7575 or logging onto
www.ticketmaster.com.
Under
Debney’s direction, the performance will feature a full orchestra, ethnic and ancient instruments such as duduk, bamboo
flute, and Japanese taiko drums. A
visual arts presentation will accompany the show featuring images of
artwork and photography
highlighting key moments in the music.
According to Debney, “The Passion of the Christ Symphony
is something I have wanted to do ever since I composed the musical score
to Mel Gibson's film.”
Referring to the music,
director/producer Mel Gibson commented,
"This score,
with its mix of ethnic authenticity and symphonic sweetness,
propels the images
to a higher, almost lyrical plane. It had to be an extraordinary
piece of work, something that helped the images.
It had to tell a lot. John made my film 10 times better."
The
RIAA Gold Certified “The
Passion of the Christ” original
soundtrack recording on Sony Music/Integrity topped
Billboard’s Soundtrack Chart its first full
week of sales and remained number one for weeks.
The film has grossed over half a billion dollars at the box
office worldwide.
John Debney is one of the most
successful composers in Hollywood.
Last year, he became the youngest recipient of ASCAP’s Henry
Mancini lifetime achievement award. Debney’s diverse list of film credits includes Sin
City, Elf, Chicken Little,
The Scorpion King, Bruce Almighty
and Spy
Kids. Debney
utilizes his classical training along with a strong knowledge of
contemporary sounds in order to adapt to his assignments.
Contact:FOR
JOHN DEBNEY: Ray Costa
Costa Communications (323) 650-3588
rcosta@costacomm.com