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The Music of The Lord of the Rings in Liverpool
Return to Middle-earth — Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score, live by candlelight
Step into the world of Middle-earth for one unforgettable evening. A live ensemble performs Howard Shore’s Academy Award-winning music from The Lord of the Rings by candlelight — from the gentle pastoral of the Shire to the towering choral power of Mordor — in some of the most beautiful venues across Europe.
What You'll Hear
The live musical journey you'll experience, in the ensemble's own arrangements:
- The Prophecy / Concerning Hobbits — the Shire theme, warm and pastoral.
- The Fellowship Theme — the trilogy’s heroic heart; listen for the rising horn motif.
- The Bridge of Khazad-dûm — choir & percussion at full force.
- Lothlórien / Gollum’s Song — ethereal vocals and the fragile Gollum motif.
- The Return of the King → Into the West — the lament that closes the journey.
Good to know
Format: Ensemble & voice
Genre: Film music
Best season: Autumn, winter, spring
~60–75 min · Age 6+
Composer: Read more →
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