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31 January 2025 Luzern (Lucerne) (Switzerland)
Gladiator live in concert
21st Century Orchestra conducted by Ludwig Wicki - KKL
Program Info: 21st Century Orchestra 21st Century Chorus Ludwig Wicki - conductor
Hans Zimmer / Lisa Gerrard - Gladiator
The monumental film “Gladiator,” directed by Ridley Scott, won five Oscars at the 2001 Academy Awards, including the coveted “Best Film” award and another Oscar for “Best Actor” for Russel Crowe’s outstanding performance as Maximus. The film became a hit with audiences - not only because of its excellent actors, but also because of the monumental sound landscapes that film composer Hans Zimmer created together with Lisa Gerrad. The soundtrack, which won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Oscar, is already impressive in a normal cinema hall - played live by over 150 participants, it becomes an event.
At the end of January 2025, the cinematic concert spectacle will return to the KKL Lucerne - presented by the 21st Century Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Ludwig Wicki, who will provide the soundtrack in brilliant quality in front of the specially installed cinema screen.
Maximus is a powerful Roman general beloved by the people and the aging emperor Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus as his heir rather than his own son Commodus. A power struggle results in Maximus and his family being sentenced to death. Unable to save his family, the powerful general is captured and sold by slavers to fight in the Colosseum. The only thing that drives him now is the chance to take revenge on Commodus, regain his dignity, avenge his family and win freedom for his people.
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