From Zimmer to Strauss Aleksey Igudesman, Hans Zimmer & The Limitless Orchestra

• Hans Zimmer (b. 1957): Sherlock Holmes Fantasy:
• 1 Zimmer: Sherlock Holmes Fantasy 07:01
• Tristan Schulze (b.1964) , Aleksey Igudesman (b. 1973): Emperor's Waltz, Sultan Style:
• 2 Schulze, Igudesman: Emperor's Waltz, Sultan Style - Pt. 1 06:14
• 3 Schulze, Igudesman: Emperor's Waltz, Sultan Style - Pt. 2 06:48
• 4 Igudesman, Schulze: Emperor's Waltz, Sultan Style - Pt. 3 06:17
• Oh My Darling Johann Strauss:
• 5 Igudesman: Oh My Darling Johann Strauss 03:00
• The Banker's Waltz:
• 6 Zimmer: The Banker's Waltz 05:05
• Chevaliers de Sangreal Waltz:
• 7 Zimmer: Chevaliers de Sangreal Waltz 05:19
• Laughing Song:
• 8 Zimmer: Laughing Song 07:00
• Arkady Ostrovsky (1914-1967): Trololo:
• 9 Ostrovsky: Trololo 05:59
• I’m Feeling Blue Danube:
• 10 Igudesman: I’m Feeling Blue Danube 03:21
• Time Variations, Pt. 1:
• 11 Zimmer: Time Variations, Pt. 1: Classic to Rock 07:39
• Time Variations, Pt. 2:
• 12 Zimmer: Time Variations, Pt. 2: Bollywood to Dubstep 06:40
• Waltz of the Pirates:
• 13 Zimmer: Waltz of the Pirates 06:21
• Total Runtime 01:16:44

Info for From Zimmer to Strauss

At first glance, Hans Zimmer and Johann Strauss might seem like worlds apart, yet they are closer than one might think.

This spectacular production, which marked the world premiere of The Limitless Orchestra, was recorded at the Dubai Opera. Under the direction of its founder, Aleksey Igudesman, the ensemble presents a unique blend of virtuosity, movement, theatricality, and sheer joy in performance, interpreting the music of these two legendary composers in entirely new ways.

Strauss meets Latin American rhythms and Oriental melodies, while Zimmer’s music from *The Da Vinci Code*, *Sherlock Holmes*, and *Inception* is reimagined in completely unexpected ways. Hans Zimmer, who supports the orchestra as its musical patron, appears as a special guest and joins the ensemble for the grand finale with the *Inception Variations*—a rousing journey through waltz, tango, Celtic music, hard rock, Bollywood, and rap.

Ekaterina Shelehova, soprano
Hans Zimmer, piano, keyboards
The Limitless Orchestra
Aleksey Igudesman, violin, conductor

Aleksey Igudesman
s more than a musician — he is a cultural force redefining what it means to be an artist in the 21st century. As a virtuoso violinist, visionary conductor, genre-defying composer, educator, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and showman, he transcends musical traditions, bringing storytelling, humor, and innovation to every stage he touches.

Aleksey Igudesman’s mission is to revolutionize music by tearing down barriers between genres, cultures, and traditions. Through virtuosity, composition, conducting, and education, he inspires musicians of all generations to embrace boundless creativity, attracting traditional and new audiences of all ages around the globe. His musicianship is not confined by rules; it is a limitless force that unites, evolves, and speaks to the world.

Ekaterina Shelehova
is a soprano singer graduated from Conservatory Giuseppe Verdi in Italy, she stole the spotlight in 2021 with her captivating Earth Melodies performance on the show Italy's Got Talent, amassing more than 500 million online viewers and has been invited to appeare and perform in the TV shows “Nessun Dorma” and “I Soliti Ignoti.”

Known for her unique ethno-operatic style, Ekaterina has made a name for herself in the music industry and has performed her original compositions in China, Mexico, USA, Ireland, Spain, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria. In 2024, she expanded her reach to include Germany, France, Switzerland, and Canada.

Shelehova seamlessly navigates through diverse range of styles incorporating opera and ethnic music elements in her original repertoire creating engaging concerts in a harmonious way.

Her performances are incredibly diverse, ranging from acoustic sets accompanied by a pianist or guitarist to dynamic performances using her own custom music tracks.

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