Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert – Watch the trailer for the new concert film

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The official trailer for the unforgettable cinematic experience, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert, has been released. Additionally, tickets are on sale now at hanszimmerfilm.com.

The magic and storytelling power of Hans Zimmer’s music is set to entrance audiences worldwide with Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert. This special global event captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer’s most revered compositions, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and much more.

Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai’s iconic Coca-Cola Arena, the star-studded Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai and beyond. From the dunes of the Arabian Desert to the heights of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, these performances deliver an intimate and unique experience of Zimmer’s most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks. As well as being Zimmer’s first concert special from his world tour, Hans Zimmer Live, the production of the feature in Dubai marked the first time the composer has officially collaborated with a destination. Inspired by his time spent exploring it, Zimmer also created a musical composition ‘Diamond in the Desert’ for the city of Dubai, another unprecedented moment in his award-winning career.

Starring Hans Zimmer alongside his 18-piece band, including Musical Director Nick Glennie-Smith (keyboard/piano/accordion), Lebo Morake (vocalist – THE LION KING), Judith Sephuma (vocalist), Pedro Eustache (woodwinds), Lisa Gerrard (vocalist – GLADIATOR), Loire Cotler (vocalist – DUNE), Juan Garcia-Herreros (electric bass), Guthrie Govan (guitar), Aleksandra Suklar (percussion), Holly Madge Jaspal (drums), Aicha Djidjelli (drums), Steven Doar (keyboards/percussion), Tina Guo (cello), Andy Pask (bass/electric bass), Rusanda Panfili (violin), Leah Zeger (violin/vocalist), Molly Rogers Goldbaum (violin/vocalist) and Nile Marr (guitar).

The film also features conversations with Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya, and directed by Emmy-winning and multi-Grammy nominated Paul Dugdale, with Jerry Bruckheimer serving as Executive Producer.

Limited screenings begin Wednesday, March 19 in select global cinemas across the Americas, Europe, Asia and United Arab Emirates, with cinemas in more countries to be announced.