SYMPHONY
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
18. 10. 2025 | 19:30
19. 10. 2025 | 19:30
Rudolfinum, Dvořák Hall
Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1
The film classic comes to life in a powerful rendition of Howard Shore’s six-movement The Lord of the Rings Symphony. The composer has reimagined the music from the trilogy as standalone musical poems, no longer bound to the screen. The result is a monumental work that resonates even with those who have never seen the films—purely through the strength of the music itself. Immerse yourself in the world of Elves, Dwarves, and Hobbits, brought to life by more than 200 performers.
ARTISTS
Filmová filharmonie
Conductor • Jan Sedláček
Kühn Mixed Choir
The Boys' Choir Pueri Gaudentes
CONCERT PROGRAM:
Howard Shore
The Lord of the Rings Symphony: Six Movements for Orchestra and Chorus
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
Movement One
The Prophecy – Concerning Hobbits – The Shadow of the Past – A Short Cut to Mushrooms – The Old Forest – A Knife in the Dark
Movement Two
Many Meetings – The Ring Goes South – A Journey in the Dark – The Bridge of Khazad-dûm – Lothlórien – Gandalf’s Lament – Farewell to Lórien – The Great River – The Breaking of the Fellowship
~ intermission ~
THE TWO TOWERS
Movement Three
Foundations of Stone – The Taming of Smeagol – The Riders of Rohan – The Black Gate is Closed – Evenstar – The White Rider – Treebeard – The Forbidden Pool
Movement Four
The Hornburg – Forth Eorlingas – Isengard Unleashed – Gollum’s Song
THE RETURN OF THE KING
Movement Five
Hope and Memory – The White Tree – The Steward of Gondor – Cirith Ungol – Anduril
Movement Six
The End of All Things – The Return of the King – The Grey Havens – Into the West
The performance runs for approximately 2.5 hours, including an intermission.