EXPERIENCE THE SOUND OF CINEMA UNLEASHED – THE WORLD OF HANS ZIMMER – A NEW DIMENSION

Virtuoso Solists
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Multiple Grammy-nominated Matt Dunkley is one of the world’s leading orchestrators, arrangers and conductors, and boasts an impressive career intertwined with the world of cinema. With a portfolio spanning over 200 movies and a diverse array of collaborations, Matt’s work stands out. His long-standing partnership with renowned composer Hans Zimmer has been evident in blockbuster films such the third and fourth “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, “Inception,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “No Time To Die,” “Kung Fu Panda 2,” “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Top GunM: Maverick.” Further movie credits include “Barbie,” “Judy,” “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” “Star Wars: Andor,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge,” “Love Actually,” “The Mummy,” “Iron Man,” “Elizabeth: The Golden Age,” “The Four Musketeers,” “Storm Force” and many more, as well as several series for British television and a number of video games including “Gotham Knights,” “Halo 4,” “Beyond: Two Souls” and “Halo 5.” Matt has also contributed to the success of pop and rock acts, adding his touch to chart-topping hits. His collaborations extend to renowned celebrities such as Billie Eilish (his co-arrangement of her Bond song “No Time To Die” reached number 1 in the UK charts), Dua Lipa, Lizzo, U2, Sam Smith and many more. Having conducted esteemed orchestras worldwide, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, to name just a few, Matt’s influence extends across the globe. His musical expertise has not only graced the silver screen but has also left an indelible mark on theatre and ballet. Matt’s journey from studying at the London College of Music to receiving an honorary Doctorate of Music in 2023 is nothing short of extraordinary. Embracing the world of contemporary dance and crafting critically acclaimed solo albums, Matt continues to put his stamp on the world of music and film.

Born in Beirut, Carla Chamoun is a young tri-lingual singer who blends modern Arabic music into an oriental twist through her emotions and captivating voice in Arabic, English, and French. Over the past years, her unique vocals, often described as “angelic” and performances filled with a lot of grace has brought Chamoun to a spotlight in the Arab world and Europe, where she has performed at prominent venues such as the Unesco Palace in Beirut, Damaskus Opera or the Rudofinum in Prague, with several live broadcasts on TV. Her debut album “Ajmal Chi” with the Prague Philharmonic , which was produced by 4- time Grammy Award Winner Jan Holzner reached the top 10 charts in several Arab countries and gained a lot of attention on Spotify and YouTube.

Gan-ya Ben-gur Akselrod began her musical education playing cello, piano and clarinet. After winning the 1st prize at the Hilde Zadek Competition in Vienna she was invited to join the Young Ensemble of Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. Since then, Gan-ya has performed with leading opera companies such as the Staatsoper Stuttgart, Komische Oper Berlin, Théâtre du Capitole, Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Israeli Opera, Teatro Real, Theater Freiburg, Staatsoper Oldenburg, Glyndebourne Festival, Aix-en-Provence Festival, Salzburg Festival, Grafenegg Festival, Ravinia Festival, Carnegie Hall, Wiener Konzerthaus, Musikverein and more. Gan-ya is a recipient of numerous awards in Austria, the US, Israel and Istanbul. Gan-ya is a sought-after interpreter of Contemporary music as well as film music. She holds a Master’s degree in opera from the City University of New York, a Bachelor’s degree in music performance from Tel-Aviv University and is serving as a Professor for vocal contemporary music at Graz University.

Nokukhanya Dlamini, a native of the township of Esikhawiniin Empangeni, Kwa-Zulu Natal, has always been passionate about performing. Her early years were graced with her vocal talents shining through, often leading school assemblies with her powerful voice, drawing admiration from her peers. Gospel music has been the cornerstone of Nokukhanya’s musical journey. In themid-90s, she became part of a Gospel ensemble that performed at various events in Esikhawini, catching the attention of renowned figures such as Jabu Hlongwane and the late Sihle Kunene. Her breakthrough arrived at a Gospel festival in her hometown, where Mthunzi Namba, from Family Factory, recognized her talent, paving the way for her inclusion in the legendary Gospel group. Nokukhanya’s exceptional voice propelled her into the South African music scene, leading to collaborations with industry icons Sibongile Khumalo and Gloria Bosman.. Transitioning into jazz, Nokukhanya’s musical odyssey prompted her to collaborate with the accomplished Themba Mkhize for her Jazz album, “Tribute to You”. Evidence of her unyielding commitment to her roots is demonstrated through her various musical concepts, such as “NOKUKHANYA’s GOSPEL ACCORDING TOJAZZ” and “NOKUKHANYA sings the music of the LEGENDS”. Through the seen deavors, she continues to weave a seamless bond between her heritage and her musical expression.

Futurelove Sibanda, a multitalented artist based in Vienna, is a singer-songwriter, actor, and dancer originally from Nyamandlovu, Zimbabwe. His journey in the world of performance began at a young age. At 17, he played a pivotal role as one of the founding members of the dynamic dance group, IYASA, which achieved international success. After nine years with the group, Futurelove ventured to Europe and eventually settled in Vienna, Austria, where he completed his studies at the renowned Vienna Conservatory, specializing in dance. Since then, Futurehas showcased his talents as a dancer, actor, and singer in a myriad of dance and theater productions. His remarkable skills were further recognized when he was awarded the title of best male dancer at the esteemed European Dance Competition (ESDU), triumphing over articipants from across the continent. Futurelove Sibanda’s performances have captivated audiences in numerous countries. His exceptional voice, dance prowess, and percussion abilities have left a lasting impression wherever he goes. Renowned German stand-up comedian and television personality, Oliver Pocher, aptly described Futurelove Sibanda as “the perfect combination between Bob Marley and Lenny Kravitz,” highlighting the versatile and genre-defying nature of Futurelove’s vocal abilities.

Berfin Aksu, a prodigiously talented violinist from Ankara, Turkey, began her solo career at the age of just 8, becoming the youngest soloist in her homeland to ever play with an orchestra. She has won prestigious violin competitions, performed at renowned venues worldwide such as Wigmore Hal and Tonhalle Zürich and played concerts with major international orchestras including the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bursa Symphony Orchestra. Berfin studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal Academy of Music. Throughout the past decade, she has shared stages worldwide with the celebrated pianist Fazıl Say. Improvising with musicians and artists across genres, art forms and traditions, Berfin weaves soundscapes with lyrics and movement for her solo and collaborative projects. Her unique approach has garnered acclaim, including the Young Musician of the Year award in 2011, and has evolved into a multidisciplinary exploration of music, voice and composition.

French cellist Timothée Berte-Renou, born in Cannes, France, commenced his cello studies under Charles Reneau at the age of six. Seven years later, he graduated from the Nice National Conservatory. He then pursued advanced studies at the Haute Ecole de Musique in Geneva, Switzerland, where he achieved success by clinching the Lalive Competition and securing a scholarship from the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation. Furthermore, Timothée was privileged to be mentored by the renowned cellist Emilio Colón at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, during which time he served as the principal cellist for the university’s orchestra. Subsequent engagemnets as cello soloist included the Oregon Symphony, the Richmond Symphony, the Cannes Philharmonic orchestra, the International Chamber Orchestra of Puerto Rico, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Orchestre Philarmonique de Nice and the Oregon Ballet Theater. Furthermore, Timothée is part of the folk and soul inspired pop performance duo Green Mountain Guild and collaborated with the Columbia River Strings as well as the acclaimed cross-genre collaborative Portland Cello Project alongside the group’s longtime drummer and Prince alum, Tyrone Hendrix (Prince, Stevie Wonder, Allen Stone), whose mission is to “bring the cello to places you wouldn’t normally see it”.

Amir John Haddad – EL AMIR, charismatic guitar virtuoso, concertino and composer, is recognized as one of the leading soloists in the realm of guitar and flamenco. EL AMIR is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist on oud, bouzouki, banjo, bass, electric guitar, saz, ukulele and feels home in flamenco, rock, fusion, funk, classical, world music, heavy metal. He has won numerous awards, including Independent Music Awards in 2012, Global Music Awards in 2019/2020 and has toured in more than 50 countries with his own shows. For a decade, EL AMIR was a member and soloist of the renowned world music band Radio Tarifa, earning a Latin Grammy nomination in 2004 and in 2012 with Chambao and left his mark on the international stage, collaborating with artists such as Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Juno Reactor (Matrix Reloaded), Eliades Ochoa, Vince DiCola (Transformers), Brad Fiedel (Terminator), Daniel Hope and the Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna, among others. El Amir has collaborated with a long list of artists including Hans Zimmer, Radio Tarifa, Chambao, Marcus Miller and Juno Reactor and has has performed at prestigious venues like The Royal Festival Hall (London), the Barbican Centre (London), the Royal Albert Hall (London), Teatro Tívoli (Barcelona) and many others. Furthermore, he was invited by Hans Zimmer to perform among renowned artists such as, Arturo Sandoval, Billie Eilish and Johnny. He appears on various soundtracks including “The Rhythm Section,” “SpongeBob 3 – On the Run,” “Boss Baby 2,” “Army of Thieves” (Netflix), and “James Bond 007 – No Time to Die.”

Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dave Marks’ musical journey began with him spending his teens playing electric guitar and bass guitar in a number of local bands, before moving to London to study Guitar. He later expanded his musical repertoire to include drums, percussion, keys, banjo, and the Irish whistle. Upon completing his studies, untethered listening habits led him to seek out chances to perform and collaborate in almost every genre that he could break into. He has worked with guitar legend Albert Lee, drum legend Carl Palmer, and fellow graduate Justin Sandercoe, as well as bands such as Wishbone Ash and Hurts and Hans Zimmer for his Hans Zimmer Live Tour. Dave has honed his skills by constantly placing himself in challenging musical situations and working with wildly different artists, jumping between the disciplines of songwriter support playing, Jazz improvisation rock bands and scored music. All of these experiences have led to him becoming one of the UK’s top bass players and a versatile musician with a wide-ranging skillset.

Saulius Petreikis is a highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, composer, and performer. He has been honored with an appreciation award for his musical contributions by former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė. With an extraordinary collection of over 50 wind instruments from around the globe, he stands as the sole professional musician capable of playing a diverse array of ancient Lithuanian/Baltic wind instruments. Saulius’s performances are infused with remarkable energy and uplifting improvisations, seamlessly bridging the gap between traditional folk and experimental world music genres. Recently, Saulius has embarked on extensive tours across the majority of European countries with the composer duo “Two Steps from Hell”, in addition to delivering exceptional shows in China and the USA. Notably, he has released 11 solo albums and contributed to over 50 collaborative recordings with fellow artists.

Luis Ribeiro was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and He has had the opportunity to work across several musical genres including pop, rock, funk, opera, jazz, Austropop and world. He‘s worked with a wide range of artists, including Ricky Martin, Gloria Gaynor, Martin Grubinger, Count Basic, opera singer Juan Diego Flórez, Erwin Schrott, Angelika Kirchschlager, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna, saxophonist Bill Evans, and many more. He teaches percussion at the University for Music and Arts in Vienna, the Mozarteum Salzburg, the Bruckner Konservatorium Linz and the Prince Claus Conservatory Groningen.

Hailed as an “Astounding Virtuoso” and an “Exhilarating” performer, Britton-René Collins is an award-winning percussionist, composer, and educator. She is a Grand Prize winner of the 2025 Elizabeth Loker International Competition, the 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition, and the 2021 Chicago International Music Competition, amongst others. Britton-René has performed hundreds of concerts as a soloist and chamber musician across the United States, Canada, and Europe, with notable performances at venues such as Carnegie Hall. She has collaborated with over a dozen orchestras, including the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and has recently performed with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the Battle Creek Symphony, and the Johns Creek Symphony. In addition to her solo career, Britton-René co-directs two New York City-based ensembles: the “Excelsis Percussion Quartet” and the “Vision Duo.” Her recent achievements include joining the percussion faculty at the Chicago College of Performing Arts.

Lucy Landymore is an award-winning percussionist, drummer, and composer. She is considered one of the most versatile and exciting multi-percussionists of our time. As a soloist, she has performed her own works at venues such as the Tonhalle Maag (Zurich), Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Radiokulturhaus Wien, and Alondra de la Parra’s famous PAAX Festival in Cancun, Mexico. Since 2014, Lucy Landymore has been playing for the renowned film composer Hans Zimmer. Among the other artists she has shared the stage with are Pharrell Williams, Guthrie Govan, Charlie XCX, Stewart Copeland, Andrea Bocelli, and Igudesman & Joo. Lucy Landymore has been featured internationally on numerous TV andradio stations, including Michael Parkinson, Deutsche Welle, BBC, and ORF. She is also part of “Hans Zimmer Live in Prague” on Netflix and recently appeared as a soloist with the Czech Philharmonic on Czech television.

Briana Washington is a versatile keyboardist, singer, arranger, producer, and songwriter hailing from the vibrant Bay Area of California. Her musical journey began at the tender age of five when she taught herself to play piano, and she has been singing since she could speak. Deeply rooted in gospel music, Briana’s early experiences nurtured her exceptional talents, shaping her into the remarkable artist she is today. She honed her skills further at the Oakland School for the Arts, where her passion for music flourished. Following high school, she pursued her dream at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree on a full-ride scholarship, majoring in piano. During her time at Berklee, Briana became an integral part of the vibrant Boston music scene, collaborating with renowned artists such as Greg Philinganes (known for his work with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and Toto), Robert Glasper, Gloria Estefan, Kehlani, and Michael McDonald. Her talent has also graced the television stage, performing at the annual “Black Girls Rock” awards on the BET network, and she recently made waves at the Coachella Music Festival. In addition, Briana has had the honor of performing for Grammy Award-winning artists, including Eric Bellinger and Ari Lennox, further solidifying her status as a rising star in the music industry.

a new dimension
curated by
Hans Zimmer

Captivating, overwhelming and fantastically cinematic, The World of Hans Zimmer is a top-class show highlight and a real treat for fans. From September 2025, the internationally acclaimed A New Dimension will tour North Americas arenas for the first time!

Audiences can look forward to an emotional journey through the legendary composer’s most famous scores, presented in a breathtaking setting. Zimmer’s unique new orchestral suites will be combined with visually stunning projections, powerful sound arrangements and moving solo performances to create an unforgettable experience for all the senses.

This concert is authorized and curated by Hans Zimmer personally. He will not be performing on stage in person.

A NEW DIMENSION

With The World of Hans Zimmer concert series, multiple Academy Award® and Grammy® Award winner Hans Zimmer has created a live experience that takes fans worldwide through his world of film music in a fascinating and unique way. As musical director and curator, the master himself is largely responsible for The World of Hans Zimmer show, even when he is not onstage himself.

Multiple Grammy® nominee Matt Dunkley conjures – with top soloists from Hans Zimmer’s talent pool, the world-class Odessa Orchestra & Friends and the extraordinary Nairobi Chamber Chorus – the magic of Hans Zimmer’s works live on stage for this upcoming arena tour. Dunkley is a world-leading orchestrator, arranger and conductor with an impressive musical career closely linked to the world of cinema. His long-standing professional partnership with Hans Zimmer is reflected in their collaboration on blockbuster films such as the third and fourth ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies, ‘Inception’, ‘The Dark Knight’, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, James Bond ‘No Time To Die’, ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.

Since the predecessor concert tour, The World of Hans Zimmer – A Symphonic Celebration, was first performed live in Germany in 2018, it has evolved into the internationally acclaimed concert series The World of Hans Zimmer, which has attracted 1.2 million viewers to date.

The brand-new album ‘The World of Hans Zimmer – Part II: ‘A New Dimension’ was released at the end of January 2025 via Sony Music Classical.

Presented by Semmel Concerts, RCI Global & Tomek Productions.

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The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension photographed by Frank Embacher

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Official Album Releases

The World of Hans Zimmer – Part II: A New Dimension

Listen to 17 epic orchestral suites, available as a 2-CD collection or 3x 180g vinyl records with over 2 hours of new music, featuring No Time to Die, The Prince of Egypt, and The Rock.

The World of Hans Zimmer – A Symphonic Celebration

The album includes legendary scores such as “The Dark Knight”, “The Da Vinci Code”, “The Lion King”, “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “M: i-2 Mission: Impossible”

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