The Music of Harry Potter

Symphony of Magic – The Music of Harry Potter Live

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

Symphony of Magic – The Music of Harry Potter Live

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

Symphony of Magic – The Music of Harry Potter Live

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

The Magical Music of »Harry Potter«

The Oscar-winning music from the »Harry Potter« films is performed by a large orchestra and choir. Together with dazzling illusions, the result is a unique, magical concert experience. The programme not only includes music by five-time Oscar winner John Williams as well as Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexandre Desplat, but the audience can also look forward to an exclusive star guest!

The Music of Harry Potter– Live in Concert

For 25 years, the »Harry Potter« films have captivated people around the world and across generations. The iconic film music, composed by John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicolas Hooper and Alexander Desplat, is a particular contributor to this. Almost everyone can hum along to the famous»‘Hedwig’s Theme«, which is now considered the main melody of the film series – and get goosebumps in the process! »The Music of Harry Potter - Live in Concert« is a magical evening of a very special kind. It combines the musical highlights of the »Harry Potter« films and the play »Harry Potter and the Cursed Child« to create a unique experience. Using state-of-the-art technology, the large ensemble of the Cinema Festival Symphonics will take Harry Potter fans on a musical journey through all eight »‘Harry Potter« films. Soloists, choir and orchestra will celebrate the unique sonic force that fully immerses you in the world of magic and, together with elaborate screen animations and visual effects, ensures a rollercoaster of emotions. Pure goosebumps when »Hedwig’s Theme« transports the audience to Hogwarts or the choir performs »‘Double Trouble«. »The Night Bus« creates an exuberant atmosphere with the speedy ride of the travelling knight. Things get mystical with »Black Lake«, when the audience dives into the Black Lake and the realm of the water people with Harry. Finally, there is not a dry eye in the house when Hermione disappears from her parents’ lives in »Obliviate« and the whole of Hogwarts bids farewell to its beloved headmaster in »Dumbledore’s Farewell«.

Filmmusik Harry Potter

The Magic Of Movies

And the winner is… In diesem Konzert stellt das WDR Funkhausorchester Oscar-preisgekrönte Filmmusik in den Mittelpunkt. Atemberaubende Spannung, unvergessliche Abenteuer und natürlich ganz große Gefühle mit unvergesslichen Soundtracks von Komponisten-Legenden wie John Williams, Alan Menken oder John Barry – ein magischer Abend, der die Herzen aller Film- Fans höherschlagen lässt.

The Magic Of Movies

And the winner is… In diesem Konzert stellt das WDR Funkhausorchester Oscar-preisgekrönte Filmmusik in den Mittelpunkt. Atemberaubende Spannung, unvergessliche Abenteuer und natürlich ganz große Gefühle mit unvergesslichen Soundtracks von Komponisten-Legenden wie John Williams, Alan Menken oder John Barry – ein magischer Abend, der die Herzen aller Film- Fans höherschlagen lässt.

The Magic Of Movies

The WDR Funkhausorchester presents Oscar-winning film music. Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable adventures, and grand emotions with unforgettable soundtracks by legendary composers like John Williams, Alan Menken, or John Barry – a magical evening that will thrill all film fans.

Concert of Film Music: Korngold in Hollywood

Johan Dalene, photo: Marco Borggreve Erich Wolfgang Korngold was a child prodigy whose talent enchanted Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. He staged his most famous opera at the age of 23, pursued a career as a conductor shortly afterwards and then became, still at a very young age, a lecturer at the Staatsakademie für Musik in Vienna. Nothing foreshadowed his great turn to film, which – bored by the silent image – decided to speak with an audible voice. A few years before the outbreak of the Second World War, Korngold moved to the US, and he eventually took American citizenship. He became permanently associated with Hollywood, setting the mould for later film music composers. At the same time, he remained faithful to the style of the composers whom he had captivated in his early career. Korngold wrote music for many films, including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Kings Row (1941), twice receiving an Oscar. However, he did not abandon the classical forms and contexts of symphonic music. In 1945 he completed his Violin Concerto, with Jascha Heifetz performing the solo part. It is undoubtedly one of the most ‘cinematic’ of instrumental concertos, be it only because the composer took numerous themes from his film scores.