Film & Music

Blockbuster Battle: Hans Zimmer vs. John Williams

Who is the king of film music? We let epic classics compete against each other live.
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6/27

Friday | 6/27/2025
7:30 pm Start of Concert
Kulturpalast, Konzertsaal
75 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 30 €
37 € for young people
37 € for SB ab GdB80 (+ggf. Begleitung)
37 € for Dresden-Pass

6/28

Saturday | 6/28/2025
7:30 pm Start of Concert
Konzertsaal im Kulturpalast, Dresden
Schloßstr. 2, 01067 Dresden
Floor Plan
75 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 30 €
37 € for young people
37 € for SB ab GdB80 (+ggf. Begleitung)
37 € for Dresden-Pass

About the Concert

Note: These concerts replace the concert series "Legends" and "Kid's Night", which were originally supposed to take place as part of the Film Nights at the Elbe River.<br><br>An evening with the classics of film music that brings to life the worlds of Harry Potter, Gladiator, Batman, Indiana Jones, and Game of Thrones. The focus is on the compositions of Hans Zimmer and John Williams - arguably the greatest masters of their craft. The audience votes during the concert on which music delivers the biggest goosebumps moments. After the concert, the lounge and drinks invite you to linger and end the evening in a summery atmosphere. A highlight for film fans and lovers of great melodies. <br><br>Suitable for children aged 5 and above.

Program

Hans Zimmer Interstellar John Williams Star Wars E.T. Hans Zimmer Gladiator John Williams Indiana Jones Harry Gregson-Williams The Chronicles of Narnia John Williams Harry Potter Hans Zimmer Inception Batman: The Dark Knight Rises John Williams Superman Hans Zimmer Wonder Woman: In Harm's Way The Crown Ramin Djawadi Game of Thrones Klaus Badelt Pirates of the Caribbean John Williams Jaws

Contributer

Benjamin Pope
Conductor
Tom Wlaschiha
Moderation
Dresdner Philharmonie

Biographies

Benjamin Pope

Conductor

Conductor, composer and arranger Benjamin Pope has conducted in concert halls and opera houses all over the world. He specializes in ballet and dance music as well as live accompaniment for films and film sequences. John Williams and Disney have officially recognized him as the conductor of the iconic "Star Wars" score. He is also involved in music education, including as principal conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's education program "RPO Resound".

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Tom Wlaschiha

Tom Wlaschiha was born and raised near Dresden. After studying acting at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig, he was hired by various theatres, including the Theater Junge Generation Dresden and the Schauspielhaus Zürich.

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Dresdner Philharmonie

Top Class!

That is the claim of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra stands for concerts at the highest artistic level, musical education for all ages and looking beyond the musical horizon. Guest performances on almost every continent and collaborations with guests from all over the world have established the reputation of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra in the international classical music world.  

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