Twenty-five years ago, Peter Jackson brought Middle-earth to cinemas. Now, the celebration of that milestone begins with a massive live concert tour. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is returning to major UK arenas, bringing Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score to life alongside the film.
According to a recent announcement by Verge Magazine, the tour will feature a 90-piece symphony orchestra and a 100-voice choir. They will perform the complete score live while the remastered movie plays on a giant high-definition screen.
The UK tour includes stops at some of the biggest venues in the country. Fans can attend performances at London’s The O2, the Manchester AO Arena, the Birmingham Utilita Arena, and the Glasgow OVO Hydro.
Hearing this music performed live by nearly 200 musicians offers a completely different experience from watching the film at home. Shore’s composition relies heavily on leitmotifs to build the world. The familiar Shire theme, the Fellowship theme, and the Ring are quite powerful when played by a full orchestra. Sitting in a massive arena and feeling the bass as the Fellowship crosses the Bridge of Khazad-dum is certainly moving…
