With the help of the most modern film techniques, New Zealand director Peter Jackson succeeded in translating the unreportable book Lord Of The Rings in three parts to the silver screen. A project that is considered one of the greatest successes of the noughties. Just as spectacular were the soundtracks of the Canadian composer Howard Shore. He has received several Oscars for this and his scores
… have been performed in concert halls by, among others, the Rotterdam Philharmonic. The Hobbit is the three-part sequel to Lord Of The Rings, although it was written by Tolkien as a prequel or almost an exercise to the great adventure around the ring. While Jackson already had to endure criticism for his first part An Unexpected Journey, Shore could again carefree drink in fierce orchestral music, choirs and folkloric themes. With the London Philharmonic Orchestra once again as a performing orchestra, the music of The Hobbit is a nice addition to the three Lord Of The Rings soundtracks for any lover of Shore's dark and epic sounds. As a guest singer, Neil Finn (Crowded House) can be heard. (MR)more
