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The Sound of Hans Zimmer and John Williams
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Whether in distant universes, mystical magical worlds, or dark pirate coves: when the tension in the cinema crackles, gripping hero's journeys move even the most hardened film fans to tears and provide a delightful thrill, the soundtrack plays the leading role. It is the breathtaking film music that breathes life into the images and draws the audience into captivating fantasy worlds. To unleash the truly profound emotions through which the magic of film classics and their heroes become immortal, even the most brilliant light display is not enough. Conversely, legendary theme melodies evoke nostalgic memories, familiar feelings, and goosebump moments—across generations—even without the screen.
Only masterful sound magicians like Hans Zimmer and John Williams can create such unforgettable scores that transcend the films themselves. For the Hollywood dream factory, these music creators have crafted hundreds of internationally recognized soundtracks, earning awards as diverse as their work—from Oscars to Emmys—and achieving legendary status even during their lifetimes. At the film music concert "The Sound of Hans Zimmer & John Williams," the audience can experience the musical highlights of both composers live. Moving melodies from "The Lion King," "Harry Potter," "Inception," "Star Wars," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "E.T.," "Pearl Harbor," "Indiana Jones," and others complement the major successes of recent years with further cinematic highlights into a new program—symphonically brought to life by the Munich Symphony Orchestra and the TUM Choir Munich.
The film and cinema specialist Steven Gätjen, particularly known for his hosting from the red carpet at the Oscars and major film premieres, will guide the program. An evening concert filled with vivid imagery and truly outstanding listening experiences that unites not just film fans!
Program and cast
Munich Symphony Orchestra
TUM Choir Munich
Steven Gätjen, Host
Ben Palmer, Conductor
Music from the films "The Lion King," "Harry Potter," "Inception," "Star Wars," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "E.T.," "Pearl Harbor," "Indiana Jones," and others.
Isar Philharmonic
Isarphilharmonie
Munich’s most modern concert hall
Since the Isarphilharmonie opened in October 2021, it has quickly gained a reputation for its special atmosphere and excellent sound. The list of orchestras performing here reads like a veritable Who’s Who, headed by the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. High profile concert agencies see the auditorium as the perfect place for guest appearances by national and international orchestras and it also hosts jazz productions and large-scale popular music concerts of all genres.
But the Isarphilharmonie also has another string to its bow: it can be blacked out, making it the ideal venue for film screenings – with or without orchestral accompaniment. The auditorium is equipped with a large screen and top-class cinematic sound systems.
Architecture & acoustics
The building that houses the Isarphilharmonie is a steel structure with an internal volume of nearly 60,000 cubic metres. The concert hall itself can accommodate almost 2000 guests and is made from prefabricated solid wood elements. The walls are clad with black-stained softwood panels, while the stage and floors are made from light cedar wood for a striking contrast. The Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 was built by the general contractor NÜSSLI to the plans of architects gmp – Gerkan, Marg und Partner.
The Isarphilharmonie acoustics were created by Nagata Acoustics International – the team led by star acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota – who were also involved with the construction of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris.
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