The Music of Hans Zimmer vs. John Williams to celebrate blockbuster movies at Brighton Centre
and live on Freeview channel 276
They are widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
But are you Team Zimmer or Team Williams?
Fans will be able to judge for themselves when The Music of Hans Zimmer vs. John Williams plays Brighton Centre on Saturday, Nov 11, 2023, doors 6.30pm.
BUY TICKETS: Prices are from £27.95 available now at brightoncentre.co.uk.
This unmissable concert features the stirring orchestral work, loved by millions of film fans around the world, from blockbusters including ET, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Batman Begins, Star Wars, The Lion King, Saving Private Ryan, Da Vinci Code, Pearl Harbour, Top Gun and many more.
The 75-piece London Concert Orchestra will perform the epic scores, performed alongside a stunning choir and set to a mesmerising laser show.
Promoted by Raymond Gubbay the touring concert has already been seen by more than 125,000 people across the UK and is now coming to Brighton for the very first time.
In the world of film music, composers Hans Zimmer and John Williams stand out.
German born Hans Zimmer, aged 66, who has won two Oscars and four Grammys, often uses modern synthesisers and samples, plus live instruments, from electric guitars to strings and brass, to create a unique and dynamic sound.
American composer John Williams, still composing at the grand age of 91, uses a full orchestra for lush, sweeping scores. In a seven decades career he has picked up five Academy Awards – with 53 Oscar nominations, the second most-nominated individual ever, after Walt Disney. He has 25 Grammy Awards, seven BAFTAs and four Golden Globe Awards.
Between them they have composed some of the most popular, recognisable and critically acclaimed film scores in cinematic history and their works have become iconic in their own right.
Hans Zimmer's music often has a dark, brooding atmosphere that works to enhance the tension of the film. He is highly acclaimed for his work on films such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Dark Knight, Gladiator and Inception.
John Williams has created immersive, emotionally charged soundtracks on blockbusters like Star Wars, ET and Jurassic Park. His music tends to be romantic, with soaring melodies, heart-pounding action sequences and his signature use of brass and strings.
No matter which composer you prefer, there's no denying that both Hans Zimmer and John Williams have brought some of the most timeless film scores to the big screen and their works will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.