Film music LIVE - From Hans Zimmer to John Williams
On December 12, 2026, the Philharmonie Leipzig presents "Film Music LIVE - From Hans Zimmer to John Williams", a concert full of emotion, nostalgia and epic soundscapes.
An evening filled with powerful emotions, epic soundscapes, and unforgettable melodies: With “Film Music LIVE – From Hans Zimmer to John Williams,” the Leipzig Philharmonic presents a concert that brings the magic of cinema to the stage.
Film music is one of the most emotional forms of expression in modern music. It accompanies the great moments of film, heightens tension, tells stories, and often lingers in the memory long after the credits roll. During this concert evening, some of the most famous soundtracks in film history will be performed live, bringing legendary scenes and characters back to life in the minds of the audience.
The program focuses on compositions by great film composers such as Hans Zimmer and John Williams.
The program includes musical highlights from: The Lord of the Rings, Inception, James Bond, Interstellar, Star Wars, The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, and Harry Potter.
Conductor Michael Koehler leads the program, accompanied by Holger Engelhardt on violin. Roman Petermann serves as the host, offering fascinating insights into the world of film music. Look forward to a concert evening that brings the grand soundscapes of Hollywood to the stage of the Kurhaus Wiesbaden.
