STAR WARS -Princess Leia’s Theme // The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (Live)

[@ThomasStephenForster]

General Kenobi. Years ago you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack, and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.

[@petera.michaelsen4657]

Nut Master this piece of dialogue is so beautiful and powerful

[@ElaineFrancesca]

Memories. Stop hurting my soul 😭

[@olgak.1139]

The last notes...it is her transforming into the Force...with her son,Ben🌟

[@thebacons5943]

The call to freaking action! Such an underrated scene

[@ShoopityDoopity]

Why am I crying

[@purplechicken86]

Whoever mic'd this place deserves all the money.

[@revylokesh1783]

Exactly!

[@PenskyMaterial]

True...Live concerts are rarely this well produced!

[@scottwallace1]

purplechicken86 Excellent observation. The timbre and clarity of each instrument is outstanding.

[@JJohnston4Life]

Imagine the mixer they had to get for this! That thing probably took a whole truck by itself!

[@nydalorg]

@@JJohnston4Life The mixer is a SSL C200 128ch 48 fader 128 mic input

[@ElectoneGuy]

I don't know how John Williams came up with all this stuff, but his mind is that of a musical genius.

[@zentraveler1834]

Electone_Guy considering his body of work, he wrote the soundtrack of a generation, and how lucky were we.

[@MGR1900]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZi9co2AfN-cfM0 From this movie, maybe?

[@MGR1900]

Electone_Guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnathqd6h654qNk Or this?

[@joev816]

Know that when listening to John Williams music, you ARE listening to the music of a genius.

[@aviatrix2]

He's be doing that for over 40 years with movie blockbusters from the 70's into the 2000's. His themes are melodic, memorable, and recognizable. He is a musical genius.

[@energybengt]

The flautist looks a bit like Carrie :)

[@obsessivehamiltrash1715]

energybengt oh my god she does!!

[@letty4558]

I was just thinking that too!

[@egb625able]

i came here to post this

[@disneyarchitect4258]

I thought the same thing and got kinda sad

[@maril3658]

Im sorry i don't see it

[@DrMetPhD]

When it cut to the violinist with the Leia buns I actually sobbed

[@pacnwguy9056]

I can't get through this without tearing up since Carrie Fisher died.

[@filipjandus4537]

It is spectacular performance! And now imagine how we feel when playing it :)

[@ShredHouseGaming]

French horn guy is an absolute beast

[@skumflum3768]

My favorite… the range from subtle to explosive rusty brass with a slam

[@aprilatherton739]

Haven't heard it done better. Magnificent.

[@mch12311969]

2:36 sigh. RIP Princess

[@RRexxxxxxx]

This is by far the best interpretation I've ever heard of this theme. Not just technically perfect, it is also successfully arranged for love and passion and pain and care and all those beautiful sounds coming from the human heart. It is EXQUISITE DELICATE PERFECTION - the best musical portrait of Princess Leia's character and legacy. Well done Danish National Symphony Orchestra

[@putinscat1208]

I think this one beats it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fbZX5ood6gpbs

[@ThomasStephenForster]

The background/static noise ruins it, which is sad. The audience couldn't shut up for 10 minutes. @@putinscat1208

[@putinscat1208]

@@ThomasStephenForster It was still lovely.

[@oxxford6997]

I know one that beats both...John Williams version!😎

[@putinscat1208]

@@oxxford6997 We are talking about live performances. And while John Williams conducted this, it wasn't London Symphony or Boston Pops.

[@ElaineFrancesca]

There was a violinist with Princess Leia buns 💙

[@christopherknox]

And Death Star earnings.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Yes I noticed that, very cute! I love it when orchestra members pay small tribute in some way to the films that the pieces they're playing are from.

[@ohkaygoplay]

Anyone else cry because this music ingrained into their souls since before birth?

[@ninjabearpress2574]

I KNEW it wasn't just me, but I was a teenager when I saw Star Wars for the first time.

[@kootenaywomon]

I got a tear, this has been a part of my life since 1977.

[@davidknight4874]

Count me

[@kevinator41]

Carved in to my DNA like the groves on an old LP Record

[@meeshgardner83]

Well, since I was 13 or so...

[@bonsai67]

The crescendo in this peace of music gives me the chills, even after 34 years. So emotional. Brings tears to my eyes when I hear it. Every...single...time.

[@bonsai67]

That should be 44 years. I am getting old.

[@heygema]

@@bonsai67 Insane

[@Lubawaandme]

IF YOU"LL SEE THE PIANO SCORES THERE IS WRITTEN "WITH 8TH SENSE"

[@cryhavoc38]

Wow. 99.99% as good as the original. You can tell that the members know of the emotional significance this song has with millions of fans around the world who loved Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia. The solo's were spot on perfect, not only in tone but timing. I imagine the pressure to nail this was huge and the rehearsal sessions long. Well done!

[@TheGreatDearLeaderJimPickens]

What is the .01% for?

[@elainanagel3122]

The Great Dear Leader Jim Pickens not sure if it’s still like this but technically for music competitions that’s the highest score you can possibly get, because it is not the original so thus it’s not 100% as perfect

[@TheGreatDearLeaderJimPickens]

Elaina Nagel Ah, thank you. I was wondering

[@Allie8567]

And I believe it was done soon after Carrie passed.... so sometime in early 2017

[@donna25871]

cryhavoc38 don’t want to burst your bubble but professional orchestras usually rehearse repertoire the week of the concert - there are no ‘long hours of rehearsals’ because they have so much repertoire. These types of concerts have 2 purposes - attract new audiences to live performance and make money. To the orchestra this is just another performance - nothing special. Now Beethoven on the other hand...

[@ignatiustse4649]

I like this better than the official recording. The tempo is not as rushed and just full of emotion that I can't fully explain in words.

[@filipjandus4537]

The original soundtrack was recorded by London Symphony I think. And the way how they work is play it through on rehearsal once,twice and record it, there is no room for expression. Meanwhile this performance is adorable!

[@driftertank]

I'm not crying. You're crying! Shut up! (sniff)

[@lamenter7612]

That i am mate

[@ninjabearpress2574]

Possibly the most blissfully romantic compositions ever written...I'm gonna miss John Williams.

[@DarthRevan-lu6xp]

@@ninjabearpress2574 I literally just said to my friend that when John Williams passes, I'm gonna cry like a baby. And I'm not ashamed to say that. His music blessed us with pure joy, wonder, power, and so much more....

[@ninjabearpress2574]

@Darth Revan I could not agree more, from the Land of the Giants theme to this, and so much more, what a legacy.

[@giorgioelrey6911]

How sad, right? A legend absolutely, may the force be with him

[@durkdiggler5138]

R.I.P. princess of the UNIVERSE!!!!You will never be replaced and you will always be remembered!

[@julianalelot6965]

Carrie Fisher forever our pricess

[@nocturnal7345]

Vlodec Impressive. Every word of what you just said was wrong.

[@guillermocanon6107]

We miss you Carrie Fisher , our princess Leia...

[@thejanusproject32]

One of my regrets was that I never met her. I envy those who have met her, and the rest of the cast. I heard they were good people. Especially her.

[@marisaa.tamayo]

same. i wish i got to meet her.

[@EvonZundel]

I met her once in New York. She was hilarious and lovely.

[@AinoNNuunu]

I was only like 10 when she passed and wasnt that big of a star wars fan, but already knew I was going To miss her

[@KTMur23]

I wish I met her too.

[@marisaa.tamayo]

this theme gets me emotional. it still feels like a punch in the gut that carrie is gone. almost four years later and i still can't even accept she's gone. carrie has been my role model since i was five, and i wish i could've met her. she was such a talented, beautiful, and funny soul. she deserves the world. still hurts me that she's gone. i used to dance, and i was in an improv class, and the teacher asked us to dance to a movie or show theme, so i chose this one. danced a lyrical piece. did that two months after carrie passed, i couldn't hold in the tears. i miss her dearly. she isn't gone, she's one with the force. i love and miss you, princess. ♡

[@Hongkongnyc]

And just in case it hasn’t been said, there’s a lot of us men that agree with you 100%

[@AdamZ85]

True. My wife got to see the ugly cry face when I found out she passed, watched the last Star Wars film she was in and heard this song. I was a mess. 🤣

[@paulr6127]

Who else is reading the comments and sobbing? Thank you for this rich, gorgeous and moving piece! Bravo!

[@JasonAdank]

I always get choked up every time I listen to this particular performance. Though John Williams is the master, the Danish National Symphony really took this to another level. I can 'feel' this performance even better than the original. The flute player, the horns, and the violinists really got the nuance just right. And like someone else said, whoever mic'd this whole thing was a jedi knight of audio engineering perfection themselves. Hands down the only version of Leia's theme I keep coming back to

[@anthonyknight2765]

It simply does not get any better than this. Absolute masterclass of creation and performance. That last violin run and note just gives me shivers every time.

[@rontiemens2553]

Agreed. Every soloist here absolute virtuosos.

[@skilladunge]

One thing Disney can't fuck up! Is the music of the old movies. This is absolutely brilliant.

[@texsangie]

Its fitting that Leia's theme starts off as a solo, played several different times by different instruments. She was a guiding light in the force. When the theme comes together as an orchestra, its a reflection of her leadership in the alliance......I don't know why my brain works like this....but here we are.

[@berrell51]

Beautiful.... RIP Carrie Fisher :(

[@bevspangler]

This should be called 4D sound, honestly. Ntm, these musicians / conductor really get “Leia”- the tenderness, the hope, the sweeping majesty, the poignancy

[@tvu86]

RIP Carrie Fisher - truly one of a kind.

[@deanmorton6537]

"Princess Leia, are you wise, discerning, kind-hearted, and are qualities that came from your mother. But you are also passion, fearless, and forthright, and these are gifts from your father. Both were exceptional people, which bore an exceptional daughter! I wish I could tell you more."

[@wliampoler-9946]

Padme. 😢

[@gerardgmz]

I just saw that last night for the very first time! What an awesome ending

[@gregstout1796]

Oh my goodness...I am sitting here at my kitchen table, watching this performance for the second time and I am simply a wreck...balling my eyes out! The emotional depth and care the Danish National Symphony put into this performance is exquisite! And such a fitting tribute to Carrie Fisher. It was John William’s score of the original Star Wars (later dubbed episode 4) that first inspired me many years ago and made me realize my love of orchestral music. I was already a high school band student and had taken piano lessons for 6 years and very much into music but the sounds, the richness of each instrument and the combinations of them, and the extremely wide range of sounds and emotions from the soundtrack was exhilarating. I became a bassoonist (from saxophone) and played in orchestras for many years after thru college. I have always loved everything Star Wars, especially the music, and at the very top of the list is Leia’s Theme. There is such an emotional depth to this piece, what I consider John Williams’ best theme in the whole series (which includes so many incredibly different but equally emotional themes). SO, in choosing to listen to the DNSO’s version of this I was hesitant at first...you don’t MESS WITH MY STAR WARS MUSIC! Haha. But only a few bars into it and I knew this was special! I agree with the previous comments that just the slightly slower tempo only serves to make the piece even more emotional. And the soloists...AMAZING!! They all captured the spirit of the original recordings but elevated the music even higher. The longing, the desperation, the satisfaction, the..hope...amazing performance. Kudos to the DNSO!!

[@UpFromHere25]

Princess Leia theme is my favorite score from the movie. It’s so good. John Williams is a legend. Can’t be touched.

[@Hongkongnyc]

Never has a composer demonstrated better how HOPE is under constant threat

[@makkusu-_-]

I still miss you Carrie.......

[@dbryantphoto1]

This almost sounds better than the original recording! AMAZING talent on stage here. Props to the audio team for doing an exceptional job!

[@Kyle_Evers]

Seriously! This sounds like a legitimate studio recording. Absolutely fantastic.

[@FlorentPlacide]

One of the most beautiful themes from Star Wars masterfully played and filmed by the Danish National Orchestra. This orchestra has become my reference for several renditions (including Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota and, of course, John Williams). Keep up the good work, your videos are perfect !

[@MissBehaven1974]

Morricone, they do it so great im in itally and eating the wrong dish :)

[@jenniferdixon7633]

The most beautiful, I think.

[@jenniferdixon7633]

He wanted it beautiful because it was her song.

[@derwandelndekloth7775]

Those damn Danish sure know how to play a great star wars tune. 👍🏻😁

[@dancastro4732]

No doubt they are all fans

[@MissBehaven1974]

@@dancastro4732 then look up their kill bill.. or spagetti weaston versions..

[@dancastro4732]

@@MissBehaven1974 Will do

[@donmcbass]

French Horn player clearly feels and loves what he's playing. Lovely smooth performance.

[@montelbooner]

Violinist also had her hair up in little side buns....

[@ImperialWatson]

It's 2:30am and now I'm crying.....

[@glenrb77]

No one composes film scores like this anymore.

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

I would love to hear this mixed together with Across The Stars from Attack Of The Clones. There are some parts of this that sound like the perfect segue to it.

[@ninjagal9113]

AWorldWithoutTenors I would love that.

[@jenniferdixon7633]

I can hear that too. Good call.

[@mattburch7637]

02:37 my oh my! So beautiful!

[@AnilKumar-rk4ny]

This music stays in my heart forever 😭 we miss her a lot

[@karenelizabethcantington1878]

John Williams is a genius! I actually cried listening to this piece!

[@Pizza_muppet]

It’s just impossible to put into words the emotional resonance of this piece.

[@davidlee7758]

An outstanding performance. Performed after Carrie's passing, the orchestra plays a perfect memorial to her. With the opening horn solo the sense of loss, longing, and love for the Princess is absolutely breathtaking. BRAVO to the performers! Han Solo: "I love you" Princess Leia: " I know"

[@wolveswithoutteeth]

The most beautiful song ever written. John Williams.

[@Pantheragatos]

That brought me right back to the days when I was a kid listening to this theme. Beautiful.

[@dianalee3059]

I had the good fortune of having a busy studio singing career for 6 decades, during which time I was honored to work with this incredibly brilliant composer. During the recording session for Close Encounters, I mentioned to him how much I loved Star Wars. He smiled and simply said, It was a lot of work! No kidding.

[@kanervatie]

Yes, I'm crying.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Always make me think of Carry Fisher. We miss you girl. Thanks for the amazing work you did. Real fans know what i speak of

[@Allie8567]

Denmark 🇩🇰 certainly has an amazing orchestra ... that violinist, that flutist, that French horn man’s eyes.... so awesome . I can listen to this over and over

[@tiborreszegi6185]

Let's slow down for a minute, and mention the great work of the *recording, mixing and mastering engineers* who brought this wonder to life, so we, the people could experience such a masterpiece.

[@pete7615]

This interpretation is amazing. It’s slowed down and truly captures the beauty of this piece.

[@basedcommodore]

This is the only music that can actually bring tears to my eyes. watching the orchestra its like a conversation spoken in notes

[@ManuelBlancoLopez]

Its brutal! The best interpretation i´ve ever heard of the Leia´s Theme by far! No doubt absolutely!

[@TheManumiranda]

Love the flutist and oboist. Orgasmic ecstasy.

[@racejay]

RIP Carrie Frances Fisher "our Princess Leia" ( 1956 - 2016 )

[@cheyenneweitzel7720]

The light shining on the lady playing the flute , YAS QUEEN🥺💫

[@Spnlgrl1985]

I'm a Violist but I love the French Horn! To me it's the most beautiful sounding brass instrument and the best instrument in the band!

[@itstricezi]

4:25 I love how you can’t tell where the flute ends and the violin begins! Awesome!

[@donramsier1886]

This is a masterpiece of music. The intensity of the musicians is obvious by the look on their faces. It takes you thru the French horn to the Flute and the the Violin and that surely brings tears to the eyes. Anyone who has had a death of a loved one can appreciate the sadness in this theme. This piece and the other Star Wars pieces makes me remember when these movies first came out. The actors were famous for their performances not their politics and the story lines will live on in our memories. The Danish Orchestra has brought to life those times. Perfection!

[@bryantllamas3451]

Thank you James Earl Jones (1931-2024). May you and Carrie Fisher rest in peace now with the force.

[@jessesaffold1165]

Beautiful

[@kitsinu1]

Simply wonderful.

[@kitsinu1]

I wish I could 👍 all "DR Koncerthuset" videos before I saw them. I guess I will have to 👍 "DR Koncerthuset" videos the hard way.

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

This composition is transcendent to dwell amongst the finest amongst all the greatest classical music. John Williams stands as peers amongst the great masters. This performance is as lustrous and elegant as Maestro Williams's original presentation!

[@KJT3000]

As a Songwriter/Composer myself, who's delved into Classical/Orchestra, I can't fathom how John came up with this stuff. As someone who saw Empire Strikes Back with my Mom in theaters, when it first came out, this song makes me sad. As a young kid, "Leia" was legit in my top 5 SW Characters. Luke, Yoda, Han, Boba Fett, and then Leia. The Han and Leia story was actual love, and Carrie Fisher's life was filled with so much struggle. I guess I just feel sentimental and nostalgic hearing this. I miss being a kid in the 80s. Things were different. Star Wars was REAL, I thought it was.

[@craigmaxwell778]

This song gives me the feels. I love the original star wars. it had the best storyline, the best music. God bless Carrie Fischer.

[@Хишгээ-з8и]

Violinist with the Leia hair, I love you

[@packetcreeper]

Such a beautiful piece of music and performed perfectly by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra!

[@Ardenwolfe]

So moving.

[@Draven-u9j]

"Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope." Rest in peace dear Princess Leia Skywalker, we love you. Carrie: "I Know." 😢

[@JuliusCaminus]

In this piece, I hear shades of Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov. I know John Williams will be remembered alongside such names.

[@maryoppermann2202]

Wow, I agree that this is the best performance of this theme. Gorgeous phrasing by all soloists, especially flute and horn. Bravo!

My favorite of the whole soundtrack

[@lilricky08]

It sound so mournful... Literally made me cry. Miss you, Princess. General. Sister. Friend.

[@johnd1466]

Richard Luther Sadly, too early “she truly belonged with those above / among the clouds”

[@Lasalas777]

Esquisito DR, perfecto. Madre santa!,,

[@nF_Rhythm]

Good lord that final high note from the violin at the end just about killed me 😭😭😭 so amazingly beautiful!!

[@topturretgunner]

Listening again a year later to this incomparable orchestra and still marveling at the beautiful, clean sound. In my opinion they’re the best.

[@НуржанБимуратов]

A magnificent orchestra. The musicians are great. Especially the first horn, the first oboe, the first flute are very strong. Bravo. low bow

[@sourlemonfilms]

Anyone else crying by themselves when the theme started 😭, just me, that’s ok. r.i.p 🙏

[@daviddaly1257]

What an incredible performance. Every note crystal clear, pure magic !!!!

[@dianalee3059]

So exquisite. John Williams, you nourish my soul ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jeremybrown3151]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed.

[@kimkruse7370]

WTF some dislike it, MAD WORLD.

[@dancastro4732]

Sadly ya can't please everyone

[@elijahshells]

They dislike that it ended. My theory.

[@fabsreds9258]

I will forever be in love with this song

[@joecormier8894]

Brings tears of all sorts of emotions to my eyes. So beautiful. And we miss you Princess 😔

[@MelbaToast7117]

Juzt WOW!!!! I think the best I have ever heard this played. I ended up a sobbing mess. One of John Williams' mNy masterpieces that waz never given the recognition it deserved in the movies.

[@fireflynovember]

forever my favourite piece from Star Wars ♥

[@bricharloe6146]

Once again i am moved to tears. Mr.Williams was at the height of his brilliance here wasnt he.

[@patrickmott6643]

The real hero of Star Wars

[@Hello-1814]

This song stirs a storm of emotions in me, like fragments of a past me that only come together here. Thx John!

[@andrewhodges1322]

John Williams is the G.O.A.T

[@PatternRecognitionNotRacism]

No doubt

[@karlburris4587]

Beautifully done… Am amazed at the beautiful tone and execution of each of the soloist. The orchestra is so balanced its unbelievable.

[@regmizell4531]

DNSO - you brought me to tears. Well done.

[@droidgenetx]

this has got to be one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life

[@kyzer6666]

The sigh of relief at the end from the conductor when he knows him and his orchestra nailed it was amazing to watch! @4:54

[@gravics]

Bravo! Gave me chills. The soloists were amazing.

[@ThisLifeisaParade]

I think of my Mother while listening to this; she recorded the original trilogy for us growing up, and I miss her dearly.

[@antonellapuchi9086]

Bone chilling, fantastic, made me cry❤

[@coleinone5959]

Rest in Peace Princess ❤

[@slumps6264]

This Makes me emotional carrie fisher will always be the best princess ever like halo it makes me wanna cry because the theme songs are so beautiful and the stories man its so great, and does words general Kenobi brings back so many memories of when I used to watch Star Wars and see lasers flying and I had absolutely no idea what was happening it is so amazing how far the trilogy has come. :, ). And whoever this disliked this you are a horrible person because this song is of a wonderful person who sadly passed away with her mother

[@eugenekrabs4774]

This is the only piece of musical anything that can reduce me to tears.

[@ozziepilot2899]

The human race is so capable at producing such beauty 👍

[@mroot8844]

To those striving for better, may the force be with you.

[@thadstudebaker3370]

What a magnificent performance. This is one of my favorite pieces from the Star Wars soundtrack and this orchestra nails it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!