Legendary composer Hans Zimmer announces The World of Hans Zimmer — A New Dimension European tour

Virgin Radio

19 Apr 2023, 16:48

Two-time Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has announced a new musical tour — The World of Hans Zimmer, A New Dimension — which will feature an arrangement of his collection of scores and 'stunning visual projections' of film sequences over 30 dates in 13 countries.

Hans Zimmer's music has featured in movies including James Bond: No Time To Die, The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Dark Knight Trilogy.

The prolific Hollywood musician won't conduct any of the concert dates himself but will act as the show’s curator and musical director. The tour will be lead by long-time friend Gavin Greenaway starting in April 2024 at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Saturday 6 April, then Manchester AO Arena on Sunday 7 April, Birmingham on Tuesday 9 April and a final UK show at London The O2 on Wednesday 10 April.

Zimmer said: “My aspiration with this new show is to preserve the culture of the orchestra and allow audiences to rediscover the unique facets of orchestral music. There are many background stories I would love to tell and long-time companions and friends I would like to introduce.”

Soundtrack conductor Gavin Greenaway shared: “We have found a way for everyone to exist in this music without anyone being the big star. The music will be the star. The show is an absolute thrill, and we love it.”

The double album The World of Hans Zimmer – A Symphonic Celebration was released in 2019 with Sony Classical.

Tickets are set to go on sale this Friday (April 21) at 9am. You can get them here.

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