Candlelit tribute concert by the String Infusion Quartet of Hans Zimmer's film scores, including pieces from Inception, The Lion King and Interstellar, at Leeds City Museum.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer comes to Leeds City Museum on Friday 4 December, with the String Infusion Quartet taking on a programme of Zimmer's film scores. It's a tribute concert, so it's not affiliated with Zimmer himself, but it's a good way to hear some of his biggest themes live in the city centre.
The setlist covers a fair bit of ground. You'll get Time and Cornfield Chase from Inception, This Land from The Lion King, Zooster's Breakout from Madagascar, Supermarine from Dunkirk, Honor from The Pacific, A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman Suite, Cornfield Chase from Interstellar, Dune Suite, Gladiator Suite, Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes, and Pirates of the Caribbean Suite. It's a broad run, from the big orchestral moments to the more atmospheric stuff.
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The whole thing is played by candlelight, with hundreds of flickering candles around the room. The venue is Leeds City Museum in Millennium Square, which usually holds six galleries and a collection covering Leeds' history, ancient civilisations and diverse cultures, plus a cosy cafĆ© and creative sessions for families. The concert itself runs 75 minutes, including a short intermission, and doors open 45 minutes before the start. Late entry isn't permitted, so it's worth getting there a bit early. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone, and there are optional Candlelight Drinks Packages with curated pairings at a lower cost than on-site prices, with dedicated collection points to avoid the bar queues. Tickets start from Ā£22.50, and the music kicks off at 20:30.
