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ANNOUNCING THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS – IN CONCERT
Howard Shore’s GRAMMY®-winning score will be performed live to full film by 238 musicians
Dec. 3, 2025 – Denver, CO – The Colorado Symphony proudly presents The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, In Concert, featuring Academy Award winner Howard Shore’s score performed live to the full feature film. Audiences will journey deeper into Middle-earth as the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Symphony Chorus, and soloists bring Shore’s monumental music to life across three performances on March 27, 28, and 29, 2026 at Boettcher Concert Hall.
Building on the story introduced in The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers continues the epic saga as the Fellowship is fractured and new alliances form. With breathtaking battles, haunting landscapes, and some of the trilogy’s most iconic musical themes — including the ethereal music of Rohan — this second installment remains one of the most beloved and visually spectacular chapters of the trilogy.
Experience the film in high definition on the big screen while 238 musicians fill the hall with Shore’s sweeping score—from the march of the Uruk-hai to the legendary Battle of Helm’s Deep. Few cinematic moments rival the emotional force of this score performed live.
Howard Shore’s music for The Two Towers expanded the sonic world of Middle-earth, introducing new cultures, motifs, and choral writing that have become cornerstones of the trilogy’s musical identity. Shore’s work across the three films earned widespread acclaim, contributing to the series’ 17 Academy Awards and cementing The Lord of the Rings as one of the most celebrated film trilogies of all time.
Doug Adams, author of the comprehensive book The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films and advisor to this In Concert presentation said, “The Lord of the Rings is a story of universal human themes and experiences, including perseverance, sacrifice, friendship, and loyalty. These were the backbone of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books, of Peter Jackson’s films and, of course, of Howard Shore’s music.
These live performances place the score in the spotlight, and create a wholly new and unique audience experience. Even the most ardent fans are amazed at how completely Shore recreates Middle-earth in music – and how the live score provides narrative clarity, structural complexity, and above all, a living heart to the story. There’s nothing quite like it. This is an extraordinarily moving communal experience. It’s our chance to join the Fellowship.
ABOUT THE FILM
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), the second film in Peter Jackson’s landmark trilogy, follows the divided Fellowship as Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli fight to defend the people of Rohan; Frodo and Sam press on toward Mordor guided by the enigmatic Gollum; and Merry and Pippin encounter the ancient Ents of Fangorn Forest. The film earned two Academy Awards and is widely praised for its groundbreaking visual effects, deep character development, and unforgettable score. Tickets for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – In Concert go on sale Friday, December 5, at 10am MST. For concert descriptions and ticket information, please visit coloradosymphony.org or call the box office at 303.623.7876.
EVENT INFORMATION:
What: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – In Concert
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall
When: Friday, March 27, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:00pm MST & Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm
Tickets: Available Friday, December 5, at 10am MST
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CONTACT:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact: Nick Dobreff, Communications and Creative Director ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org – 303.308.2477 (o) For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, contact: ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org Support for the 2025/26 Colorado Symphony Season is provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Genesee Mountain Foundation, Denver Arts & Venues, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Schoen Foundation, and the Colorado Symphony Guild.
TICKETS:
Tickets to Colorado Symphony events are available online at coloradosymphony.org/tickets, by phone at 303.623.7876, and in person at the Boettcher Concert Hall Box Office, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th Street. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, noon – 5 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance.
ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-for- profit 501 (c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Music Director Peter Oundjian, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen nations, and regularly welcomes the most celebrated artists from the world of symphonic music and beyond. The orchestra celebrated its Centennial during the 2023/24 concert season. In the last year, the Colorado Symphony served over 340,000 people attending live performances at concert and non-traditional venues throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony continually expands its reach through in-person and virtual education programs, outreach, and programming. The Colorado Symphony partners with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the transformative power of music. To learn more, visit coloradosymphony.org.