The Lord of the Rings Symphony
composer: Howard Shore
original text: J.R.R. Tolkien
for solo voices, boy's chorus (or children's chorus), mixed chorus and orchestra
Premiere: ca. 2003 Wellington (NZ) · Conductor: Howard Shore
Orchestra instrumentation: 3(1.,2.afl; 2.pic; 3.pic. [opt. doubling Irish Whistle*, afl & Pan/Wooden Flute*]).3(3.ca).3(3.bcl).3(3.cbsn)-5.4(Bb & doubling rotary valve).3.1-timp.perc(min. 4 players)(chimes, med. & large tam-t, 5sus gongs (6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”), sus cym: large & antique, cym (pair), 2 metal bell plates (14", 1" thick), distressed pno, s.d, 2 bodhrans, Japanese taiko drums: small, medium & large, b.d, 2 log dr, bass mar, musette, hammered dulcimer*, cimb*)-gtr.2hp.pno(cel)-str(8.7.6.5.4).concertmaster optional doubling of Irish and Hardanger fiddle parts
* = Additional musicians may be hired to play the featured instruments. If none are available, then these parts can be doubled as indicated in parts.
Publisher: Prince in New York (Delivery rights only for the United States)
Duration: 114' 0''
Year of composition: 2003
Material on hire
Delivery rights: Delivery rights only for the United States
Awards
2003 | Golden Globe
Best Film Score for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" additional information
2003 | Golden Globe
Best Song: "Into the West" from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" additional information
2003 | Grammy Award
Best Film Score for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" additional information
2003 | Grammy Award
Best Song: "Into the West" from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" additional information
2003 | Oscar
Oscar
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are awards of merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the oldest, most prominent, most prestigious, and most watched film award ceremonies in the world. (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
2003 | Oscar
Oscar
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are awards of merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the oldest, most prominent, most prestigious, and most watched film award ceremonies in the world. (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
2002 | Grammy Award
Best Film Score for " The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" additional information
2001 | Grammy Award
Best Film Score for " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" additional information
2001 | Oscar
Oscar
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are awards of merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the oldest, most prominent, most prestigious, and most watched film award ceremonies in the world. (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Recordings
The Lord of the Rings (2003)
Howard Shore- The Lord of the Rings Symphony
- The Fellowship of the Ring · The Two Towers · The Return of the King
The London Philharmonic Orchestra · The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra · Howard Shore (conductor)
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