“I don’t write for directors, I don’t write for producers, and I certainly don’t write for movie studios,” Hans Zimmer says in ... Michael Bay, Steve McQueen, Penny Marshall, Guy Ritchie ...

And then there’s Hans Zimmer. In recent years he’s become arguably the most front-facing composer we’ve ever had, his ‘Hans Zimmer Live’ tour selling out stadiums all over the world.

It’s hard to think of someone who has written more great scores than the legendary Hans Zimmer — the man behind everything from The Lion King and Pirates of the Caribbean to Dune and Gladiator.

Hans Zimmer performs his music in sold-out arenas all around the world, from 'Gladiator' and 'Interstellar' to 'Lion King' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. Picture: Getty Another of Zimmer’s ...

One day, two of Hans Zimmer's best friends, Johnny Marr and Pharrell Williams, sat him down on the plush red couch in his studio, just a little too close for comfort. They wanted to have a serious ...

German-born Hans Zimmer is widely considered one of the best to ever craft a film score. His two Oscars, five Grammys and single BAFTA tell you just how respected he is in the industry.

Composer and double Oscar winner Hans Zimmer has said playing piano makes him feel like a failure. The German music producer told the BBC: "I'm not a great player, I’m a composer" ahead of the ...

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The works of celebrated composer Hans Zimmer are set to return to the UK in 2026 The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension is the latest in a series of concerts reflecting the works of the Oscar ...

Legendary composer Hans Zimmer is continuing his international tour into 2025 and 2026, with the first show right around the corner on April 24 in Brisbane. While seats are going quickly to see ...

Over the last four decades, few – if any – people have contributed more to the world of film music than Hans Zimmer. The German has won two Oscars (from 12 nominations), worked with many of ...