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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                          December 13, 2011

Charlotte Symphony Presents “Disney In Concert”
January 7
Beloved Songs Performed with Original Disney Artwork

The Charlotte Symphony is bringing an enchanting production to the stage to mark the beginning of 2012. “Disney In Concert: Magical Music from the Movies” will feature beloved tunes along with rare original storyboard artwork and video. On January 7th at 2:30 and 8 p.m. at the Belk Theater, the show will awaken the inner child and Disney fan in us all.

“Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies” will feature songs from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Derived from some of the most famous movie scores ever written, the musical program reveals many of Walt Disney's stories and characters through memorable melodies.

Nearly one hour of classic Disney-produced visuals will accompany the music, depicting original drawings of a Mary Poppins-style London, the frolicking young Simba and Nala and other nostalgic Disney scenes. The program features timeless music and universal themes that will appeal to audiences of all ages through live music and corresponding visual imagery.

Remember Ariel’s desperate yearning to be human in “Part of Your World”? Or the fiery spirit and sage advice of Pocahontas in “Colors of the Wind”? And who can forget Aladdin and Princess Jasmine's magic carpet ride and the love theme, “A Whole New World”?

Vocal talents Candice Nicole, Stephanie Burkett Gerson, Andrew Johnson and Aaron Phillips will bring your favorite characters to life. The combination of singers, original video and symphony orchestra will create a spectacular performance of magic and charm.

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