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Keller Auditorium
Water, Fire, Earth, Air — it’s an iconic line that all of us remember from our childhood. Now, get ready to relive the most iconic moments from the Emmy Award-winning animated show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” ON THE BIG SCREEN. This time, the highly-acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series is getting its own concert spin, with a live orchestra performing some of the show’s best and beloved soundtrack while memorable scenes are flashed on the screen. Brought back to life, get ready to be mesmerized by the orchestra’s smooth and life-changing renditions of The Last Airbender’s masterpieces.
Making its way to Portland, OR, beautiful symphonies and timeless scenes are taking over the stage at Keller Auditorium on Friday, November 8th. It’s an immersive experience that brings perfect harmony and favorite moments from the series together. See Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko and more on the big screen. Reserve the best seats in the house by securely booking your tickets now!
The Emmy Award-winning animated TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is getting its own LIVE IN CONCERT treatment. Fans of the acclaimed show are in to experience beautiful melodies & symphonies performed by a full orchestra as iconic scenes flash back on the big screen. Chronicling the brave and heroic journey of Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko and more as they attempt to take down Fire Lord Ozai and achieve balance among the Fire Nation once again, it’s a classic tale that fired up all of our childhood days. Now, a generation of Avatar fans are all grown up, and an orchestra tribute is the perfect way to celebrate its lasting impact. Packed with a soundtrack that intensifies every single scene, the orchestra breathes a new life to these harmonies while you sit back and watch your favorite moments on the big screen.
Composed and arranged by the show’s original soundtrack creator, Jeremy Zuckerman, you’re in for a live sonic adventure that won’t disappoint. As much as the story hit our childhood feels hard, its mesmerizing soundtrack serves a unique flair to the whole experience. “Some of these compositions are over 20 years old. It didn’t occur to me then that the music would be so enduring,” Zuckerman shared with Variety. The man shares how he had never imagined his work to be performed by an orchestra 20 years back, sharing how grateful he is for this opportunity. A celebration of his work, and the legend of Ang, it’s an immersive experience that longtime fans can’t miss out on.
“It is deeply gratifying to see Jeremy Zuckerman’s incredible music from the original series get the epic treatment we always knew it deserved,” Bryan Konietzko, co-creator of Avatar, told Variety.
Avatar: The Last Airbender ran for three seasons from 2005 to 2008, shaking up an entire generation of kids who tuned in to Nickelodeon. Becoming one of the greatest and most beloved animated series to exist, it’s a masterpiece that critics and fans continue to celebrate. To this day, the show draws in new fans who discover its legacy. In 2021, Nickelodeon announced that it is launching Avatar Studios, aiming to create original content based on “The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra”. A full-length film is expected to be released in 2025.
In the meantime, we’ve got a huge celebration of symphonies hitting the stage. As the orchestra takes over Keller Auditorium, get ready to be mesmerized by their breathtaking renditions of the beloved soundtrack. Nestle in the hall’s comfortable seating beneath its beautiful architecture that makes it the perfect vibe for a feast of live symphonies. So, call your family, friends, and fellow Avatar fans for the perfect musical celebration. Book your tickets now!
Keller Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, 97201, US