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RICHARD WAGNER (1813–1883)
The Flying Dutchman: Overture (1843)

A love that could never die. This opera by the father of musical drama tells the haunting tale of a cursed sea captain condemned to sail the oceans forever, seeking redemption through true love.

ERICH KORNGOLD (1897–1957)
Robin Hood Symphonic Portrait: V. The Fight, Victory, and Epilogue (1938)

The Screen's Most Daring Adventure! The legendary outlaw Robin Hood battles the tyranny of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham while championing the cause of the poor and winning the heart of Maid Marian.

CHARLES GOUNOD (1818–1893)
Funeral March of a Marionette (1872/1879)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents Theme (1955–1965)

Stories well-told. Originally written in 1872 for solo piano, Gounod eventually orchestrated the piece in 1879. It was through Alfred Hitchcock's television program that the music reached its widest audience, although few people would have been able to identify the composer or title.

NOBUO UEMATSU (b. 1959)
Final Fantasy 7: Theme (1997)

The Final Fantasy Begins. A group of rebels, led by the mercenary Cloud Strife, battles the corrupt Shinra Corporation and the enigmatic Sephiroth to save their planet from destruction, uncovering secrets about their past and the true nature of life along the way.

JOHN WILLIAMS (b. 1932)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Hedwig’s Theme (2001)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Double Trouble (2004)

Let the magic begin. Young wizard Harry Potter navigates the challenges of adolescence and friendship while fighting against the evil forces of the powerful dark wizard Voldemort, who seeks to conquer the wizarding world.

KLAUS BADELT (b. 1967)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Prepare to be blown out of the water! Cursed pirate Captain Jack Sparrow teams up with blacksmith Will Turner to rescue the beautiful Elizabeth Swann and reclaim his stolen ship while battling undead pirates seeking to lift their curse.

JOE HISAISHI (b. 1950)
Howl’s Moving Castle: Merry-Go-Round of Life (2004)

A world of magic, a world of adventure, a world of love. Transformed into an elderly woman by a witch's curse, young Sophie seeks refuge in the magical moving castle of the enigmatic wizard Howl, where she discovers love, courage, and her own inner strength.

HARRY GREGSON-WILLIAMS (b. 1981)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Suite (2005)

The adventure begins. The Pevensie siblings are transported to the magical land of Narnia, where they encounter talking animals, mythical creatures, and the battle between good and evil, ultimately discovering their destinies as key figures in the struggle against the White Witch and other dark forces.

JOHN POWELL (b. 1963)
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

One adventure will change two worlds. A young Viking named Hiccup befriends an injured dragon named Toothless, challenging his village's long-standing beliefs about dragons and ultimately forging a bond that transforms their world.

JEREMY SOULE (b. 1975)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Dragonborn Theme) (2011)

Skyrim awaits. Assume the role of the Dragonborn, a hero with the power to absorb dragon souls, as you navigate a vast open world filled with quests, factions, and the looming threat of a dragon apocalypse.

RAMIN DJAWADI (b. 1974)
Game of Thrones: Suite (2011)

When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. The power struggles among noble families vying for control of the Iron Throne in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros is interwoven with themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the impending threat of supernatural forces beyond the Wall.

MICHAEL GIACCHINO (b. 1967)
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

The only thing stronger than evil... is courage. Captain Kirk and his crew face a formidable enemy in Khan, a genetically enhanced superhuman, as they navigate personal sacrifice and moral dilemmas to protect the United Federation of Planets from a brewing conflict.