As the Oscars approach on the night of 11 March, film fans around the world are looking forward to celebrating the art of cinema. To keep with the theme, we thought we’d take a closer look at the works of the great film composers in our shop.
The Morricone Duel - The most dangerous live concert of all time
The legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone created over 400 soundtracks for cinema and television during his career. Morricone’s unrivalled ability to evoke emotions through music has earned him numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes and six BAFTAs. His collaboration with famous directors such as Sergio Leone, Quentin Tarantino and Giuseppe Tornatore led to some of the most iconic soundtracks in film history.
In a career spanning over six decades, Ennio Morricone’s compositions have accompanied some of the most memorable films in history, from Sergio Leone’s Italian Westerns to timeless classics such as “The Mission” and “The Untouchables”.
Morricone Duel is a testament to his talent and contains a carefully compiled selection of tracks, performed in a specially themed live concert.
Under the direction of the impressive conductor Sarah Hicks, the magic of cinema meets the full sound of a first-class symphony orchestra in unique Dolby Atmos quality.
“The Morricone Duel” is not just a compilation, but a fascinating journey through the soundscapes created by composer Ennio Morricone and a tribute to his timeless contribution to the world of cinema.
John Williams - Maestro of film history
The name John Williams should also be familiar to film enthusiasts, as he is responsible for some of the most popular soundtracks in film history. With iconic themes for Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones, Williams has created a musical legacy that spans generations.
John Williams is an American composer, conductor and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers in history. His ability to capture the essence of a story and translate it into unforgettable melodies has earned him countless awards, including five Grammy Awards.
In addition to his work for film, Williams has also composed music for television, the concert hall and the stage. From 1980 to 1993 he was chief conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra and continues to conduct concerts all over the world.
Some of these concerts can be experienced on Blu-ray in Dolby Atmos. In Vienna and Berlin, top orchestras conducted by John Williams performed impressive live versions of his greatest film hits. The concerts combine well-known themes from E. T., Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and many other milestones in film history with the thrilling stage presence of John Williams and two of the best orchestras in the world.
John Williams has also been nominated for this year’s Oscars for his soundtrack to Indiana Jones. We’re keeping our fingers crossed and looking forward to a night of cinematic excellence – with the right soundtrack.
World(s) of Hans Zimmer
In the field of film composition, of course, his name should not be left out:
The German composer and record producer Hans Zimmer is known for his innovative approach to film music. In a career spanning four decades, Zimmer has composed some of the most iconic soundtracks of recent times, including “The Lion King”, “Gladiator” and “Inception”.
His distinctive style, characterised by strong orchestral and electronic elements, has earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards, including an Oscar for “Best Original Score” for “The Lion King”. To this day, Zimmer’s impressive skills have established him as one of the most influential and well-known film composers in the world.
“The World of Hans Zimmer” and “Hans Zimmer – Live in Prague” offer the listener an impressive insight into the different worlds that his music has breathed life into, while Hans Zimmer demonstrates his stage presence with impressive live concerts – in Dolby Atmos, of course.
