The Nightmare Before
Christmas in Concert

The Holiday classic presented on big screen and performed live by the FILMharmonic Orchestra

November 6, 2024

GFN Productions and the FILMharmonic Orchestra invite the public to brighten up November with an unmissable cultural event: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert.

This holiday classic will be screened on the big screen, accompanied by the masterful music of Grammy-winning composer Danny Elfman, performed live by the FILMharmonic Orchestra. Under the direction of conductor Erik Ochsner, audiences will be immersed in this symphonic experience on November 30 at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. The film will be presented in its original English version, with French subtitles.

This holiday classic will be screened on the big screen, accompanied by the masterful music of Grammy-winning composer Danny Elfman.

Created from a poem by Tim Burton and first released in 1993 under the title The Nightmare Before Christmas, the film follows the adventures of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. Bored with the routine of Halloween, Jack decides to discover the magic of Christmas. Unfortunately, his good intentions lead him to kidnap Santa Claus with the help of his mischievous sidekicks, Lock, Shock, and Barrel. However, his festive plan quickly turns into a nightmare for the good children around the world.

As Canada’s first film music orchestra, the FILMharmonic Orchestra has already captivated audiences with sold-out film concerts at Place des Arts and across the country, including presentations of The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. With its unmatched ability to transform film scores into powerful performances, the FILMharmonic promises an unforgettable experience that will enhance the joy of cinema for everyone.

About the FILMharmonic Orchestra

The FILMharmonic Orchestra, composed of world-class Canadian musicians, is Canada’s first film music orchestra. Since its founding in 2015 by Denis Chabot, the FILMharmonic Orchestra has annually presented sold-out film concerts at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts, featuring titles such as Harry Potter, Amadeus, Star Wars, The Godfather, Gladiator, Titanic, Fantasia, La Passion d’Augustine, Bugs Bunny, and The Lord of the Rings.

‘With its unmatched talent for transforming film scores into powerful performances, the FILMharmonic promises an unforgettable experience that will enhance the joy of cinema for everyone.’

The FILMharmonic has also accompanied several internationally renowned artists, including Hans Zimmer, Andrea Bocelli, Stevie Wonder, Patrick Watson, Ramin Djawadi (from Game of Thrones), Ute Lemper, Patrick Bruel, and Stacey Kent. The FILMharmonic aims to make classical music accessible to a broader audience.

The orchestra’s goal is to attract its existing audience while cultivating an inclusive new audience of classical concert enthusiasts across Canada. The FILMharmonic is committed to promoting Canadian artists, fostering cultural exchanges, supporting music education, and enhancing accessibility to classical music culture.

The FILMharmonique is committed to promoting Canadian artists, cultural exchange, music education and accessibility. Since their creation, they have also recorded several albums on the GFN Classics label: L’univers symphonique du cinéma, Vivaldi and Piazolla’s Four Seasons, François Dompierre’s Requiem, Phonèmes (François Dompierre), Arise (Clann), Noël à l’Opéra (Lyrico), and Hidden Assets (Michel Corriveau).

About GFN Productions

GFN Productions is a Quebec-based music producer and promoter, presenting over 75 concerts each year across Canada. The company has worked with a diverse range of artists but specializes in the production of large-scale symphonic concerts and orchestral recordings

‘GFN Productions offers a comprehensive range of services, including artist management, tour management, orchestral contracting, and music recording.’

As a leading promoter of film concerts in Canada in recent years, GFN Productions has partnered with the FILMharmonic Orchestra since its founding in 2018. GFN also manages this Montreal-based orchestra, which regularly performs across the country.

Founded by Gabriel Felcarek, Francis Choinière, and Nicholas Choinière, GFN Productions has produced four albums under the GFN Classics label, along with five concert recordings and a short documentary titled Passé recomposé.

In addition to concert production, GFN Productions offers a comprehensive range of services, including artist management, tour management, orchestral contracting, and music recording, solidifying its reputation among the leading independent promoters in Canada.