Two Ways to Experience the Genius of Hans Zimmer Locally in September
Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 3:56AMArticle by Becky Fillinger, photos provided
Hans Zimmer"If you talk to any director, they'll say music is fifty percent of the movie."
That’s a quote from the legendary Hans Zimmer. Zimmer is a German film composer and music producer. I’d wager he has the credentials to make the statement, as he has won two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, five Grammys, and has been nominated for seven Emmys and a Tony. Zimmer was also named on the list of Top 100 Living Geniuses, published by The Daily Telegraph in 2007. For fans of the composer, there are two upcoming events that will be of interest.
The World of Hans Zimmer takes Target Center stage on September 27th. It will feature a full live orchestra and soloists who will perform his most iconic scores synchronized perfectly with film sequences.
Mia has teamed up with Target Center to amplify The World of Hans Zimmer. Visitors may grab a self-guided tour sheet from the info desk when they arrive and explore Mia's collection against a backdrop of Hans Zimmer's most iconic scores. To explore the collaboration, just scan a QR code, select the corresponding music and artwork, and be transported through your phone and earbuds. Eight works of art are featured on the tour – with descriptions of how you might uncover the similarities between the artwork and the film score. Mia believes that Zimmer’s music and visual art alike, and in combination, can stir the senses. Though music and painting are distinct forms of expression, they are deeply connected in their power to evoke emotion, convey stories, and capture the full range of human experience.
The self-guided tour is available through the end of September. Admission is always free of charge at Mia.
