Composer in Residence of the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, Michael-Thomas Foumai visits Classical Pacific with his Zimmerabilia to help celebrate the start of HSOʻs Summer Festival 2025. This week, the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs 3 different programs: Na ʻŌpio Young Stars, a side by side with the Pacific Music Institute, and the music of Hans Zimmer. A friendly game of Rock, Paper, Zimmer! turns into a mash-up of favorites of Foumai and Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba.
Sharene Tabaʻs top 4 Hans Zimmer:
1. "Circle of Life" Lion King
2. "Goodbye Brother" Prince of Egypt
3. "Now We are Free" Gladiator
4. "Oogway Ascends" Kung Fu Panda
Michael-Thomasʻ top 4 Hans Zimmer:
1. The Complete Score of Gladiator
2. "Show me Your Firetruck" Backdraft
3. "Maestro" The Holiday
4. "The Dream Collapses" Inception
