Soloists, choir, and musicians of the Cinema Festival Symphonics Artistic Director: Stephen Ellery
The magical music of Sir Elton John and Hans Zimmer come together in a unique concert experience—featuring an orchestra, soloists, a choir, and on-screen animations—that moves and thrills audiences! This is *The Lion King: The Music Live in Concert*.
Film legend Hans Zimmer and Sir Elton John
The Oscar-winning soundtrack by film music legend Hans Zimmer has defined the globally successful animated film *The Lion King* for 27 years now: African rhythms and sounds paired with monumental, epic melodies. Sir Elton John’s moving hits, such as “Hakuna Matata,” “Circle of Life,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” are timeless and composed to last forever.
The magnificent voices of the star soloists captivate the audience with their grace and artistry. Every note lends each song an incomparable depth. In their impressive performances, they breathe life into the familiar characters. Amid this symphonic performance, the choir shines as it brings the film’s familiar melodies to life with its harmonious singing. It gives you goosebumps when the orchestral version of the iconic film songs is performed by the full ensemble.
The audience is immediately immersed in the world of Simba, Nala, and the rest of the cast as the songs are brought to life with artful on-screen animations. The cheerful rhythms of “The Morning Report” put everyone in a good mood. It’s deeply moving when the orchestra draws the audience into the tragic death of Mufasa, evoking profound emotions, and delivers top-notch entertainment with “Hakuna Matata.”
Soloists, choir, and orchestra—the Cinema Festival Symphonics, conducted by Stephen Ellery from London—have already thrilled audiences with their concert performances of “Game of Thrones,” “The Music of Star Wars,” and “The Music of Harry Potter.” The ensemble is known for its emotional, faithful-to-the-original, powerful sound, which immerses the audience directly in the film’s themes.