Music by John Williams and Hans Zimmer in symphonic concert at Grand Rex in 2025

Get ready for a musical evening out of the ordinary: Le Grand Rex transforms itself into a symphonic stage to celebrate the iconic compositions of two cinema giants, John Williams and Hans Zimmer. These concerts, on January 28 and 29 and February 24, 2025, are an invitation to rediscover the soundtracks that have marked generations, from Star Wars and Inception to Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean.

For almost two hours, over 70 musicians from the Yellow Socks Orchestra, a French orchestra specializing in film music, will perform the legendary melodies of these two composers live. Conducted by Nicolas Simon, the program revisits the fascinating cinematic worlds of John Williams, master of epic, emotional themes, and Hans Zimmer, virtuoso of powerful, immersive atmospheres.

Audiences will travel through cult soundtracks such as E.T. the Extraterrestrial, Gladiator, Schindler's List, Jaws, and the futuristic atmospheres ofInterstellar and The Dark Knight. Each note takes the audience back to the most memorable moments in cinema history.

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This symphony concert is more than just a musical performance: it's a true sensory experience, thanks to the d&b Soundscape high-fidelity audio system. This innovative device guarantees optimal sound clarity and spatialization, whatever your seat in the hall. This immersive technology sublimates every nuance of the compositions, doing justice to their complexity and richness.

With its impressive acoustics and majestic setting, the Grand Rex is the perfect venue for this grandiose tribute. Whether you're a music lover, a film buff or simply curious to rediscover this cult music, these evenings are a unique opportunity to experience an intense and memorable musical moment.

After a triumphant tour in 2022, this concert returns with a new program, promising to surprise and move audiences. This show is for everyone: symphonic music lovers, film fans and the curious in search of an exceptional evening will all find something to marvel at.

On January 28 and 29, 2025, don't miss the music of John Williams and Hans Zimmer in symphonic concert at Grand Rex. Treat yourself to an unforgettable musical immersion in the sound worlds of these two genius composers, magnified by the talent of the Yellow Socks Orchestra. A not-to-be-missed experience that lets you relive some of cinema's greatest emotions through music.