| Williams Attends 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' Opening |
| Thursday, 17 June 2010 | |
On June 16, John Williams conducted the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra during the 'Celebrity Preview' ceremony at the 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter', a new addition to Universal's Island of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida. The performance is available on YouTube:
Williams, who oversaw the creation of the score for the 'Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey' ride, also attended the park's Grand Opening on June 18. Orlando Philharmonic executive director David Schillhammer was interviewed for the Orlando Centinel before and after the event. |