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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
Royal Concert Hall Nottingham in NottinghamSun, Oct 18, 2026 · 03:00 PM
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert is a Arts & Theatre / Classical / Symphonic event at Royal Concert Hall Nottingham in Nottingham.
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Experience the epic score of DreamWorks Animation's *How to Train Your Dragon 2* performed live by a full symphony orchestra as the film screens in high-definition. John Powell's Oscar-nominated soundtrack comes to life with a 120-piece orchestra and 100-voice choir, recreating the soaring melodies and thunderous percussion that accompany Hiccup and Toothless's journey.
This concert event brings the Viking world to the concert hall, featuring Celtic harp, uilleann bagpipes, and Highland bagpipes performed by pipers from The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. The program includes original songs "For the Dancing and the Dreaming" and "Where No One Goes," co-written by Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi.
Fans of the film series will appreciate the depth of Powell's composition, which expands on themes from the first movie while introducing new motifs. The live orchestral setting adds a powerful dimension to the emotional story of friendship and discovery.
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- The concert features a live orchestra performing the film's score while the movie plays on a large screen.
- The score includes original songs performed by Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, and Jónsi.
- The orchestra uses a wide array of ethnic instruments including Celtic harp, uilleann bagpipes, and Highland bagpipes.
Frequently asked questions
Who composed the music for How to Train Your Dragon 2?
The score was composed by John Powell, who also scored the first film.
What instruments are featured in the live performance?
The performance includes a 120-piece orchestra, a 100-voice choir, and ethnic instruments like Celtic harp, uilleann bagpipes, tin whistle, bodhrán, and Highland bagpipes.
Are there any original songs in the concert?
Yes, the concert includes songs like 'For the Dancing and the Dreaming' and 'Where No One Goes,' performed by Jónsi, Gerard Butler, and others.
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Royal Concert Hall Nottingham in Nottingham
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Royal Concert Hall Nottingham in Nottingham
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