Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
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| Start date | January 21, 2024 |
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Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert is an ongoing concert tour featuring Jeremy Zuckerman's musical score for the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008), performed by an orchestral ensemble. The concert is produced by Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla.[1]
Background
In July 2023, Nickelodeon and Republic Records announced the release of the first season soundtrack for Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008), which includes an expanded score by series composer Jeremy Zuckerman.[2] In October 2023, Nickelodeon and GEA Live announced Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, an ongoing concert tour that showcases Zuckerman's expanded score.[3] The tour was initially announced with four dates across the United States, United Kingdom, and France.[3] Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert premiered in London on January 21, 2024, with series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko in attendance.[3][4]
Later in January 2024, Nickelodeon announced that the concert would expand into a 100-city world tour, covering North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific beginning in September 2024.[5][6] In April 2025, it was announced that a special edition of the concert to coincide with the original series' twentieth anniversary would debut in September 2025. Subtitled The 20th Anniversary Tour, it features new elements absent from the original run and will arrive in over 80 cities worldwide.[7][8]
Show synopsis
The concert runs for approximately two hours, featuring a live orchestral ensemble performing music as selected footage from the series is shown on a large screen.[3] Composer Jeremy Zuckerman, worked with Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, and original editor Jeff Adams to expand the series' score and compositions for the concert.[5] In addition to standard Western orchestral instruments, the production incorporates taiko drums and the erhu to reflect the series’ Asian-inspired musical elements, along with lighting effects synchronized to specific on-screen moments.[9]
Reception
Joanna Magill of Radio Times gave the concert a 4 out 5 star rating. Although she criticized some audio mixing issues, Magill referred to it as a "flawless production".[9] Jack Periccos of Music-News.com gave it a 5 out of 5 star rating, describing the concert as a "mesmerising symphony of nostalgia and a testament to the enduring impact of this beloved series".[4] Kieran Hurwood of The Beaver rated the concert a 4.5 out of 5, praising the integrated visuals and lighting for enhancing the concert experience, but criticizing the non-chronological presentation of events from the series.[10] Alexandra Ramos of CinemaBlend praised the concert, remarking that she had a newfound appreciation for the series' music and themes after it finished.[11] Zachary Miller of Front Row Reviewers commended the orchestra's performance for "bringing the magic of the story to the audience in real time".[12]
References
- ^ "Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert Reveals Global Tour Dates" (Press release). Business Wire. April 16, 2024. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (July 20, 2023). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Score Gets Vinyl Album Treatment". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Dar, Taimur (October 17, 2023). "Experience the music of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER in concert". The Beat. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Periccos, Jack (January 22, 2024). "Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert". Music-News.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Shafer, Ellise (January 23, 2024). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Concert Series Expands to 100-City World Tour (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "'Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert' Reveals Global Tour Dates". License Global. April 17, 2024. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (April 29, 2025). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour' to Take Flight (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 29, 2025). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour' Set for Fall". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Magill, Joanna (January 29, 2024). "Avatar: The Last Airbender Live in Concert review: A must-see for passionate fans". Radio Times. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Hurwood, Kieran (March 6, 2024). "Avatar: the Last Airbender in Concert". The Beaver. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Alexandra (October 27, 2024). "I Went To The Avatar: The Last Airbender Concert, And It Made Me Appreciate One Thing From The Series I Didn't Expect". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Miller, Zachary T. (November 19, 2024). ""AVATAR: The Last Airbender in Concert" is Magical". Front Row Reviewers. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.