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Iconic film composer Hans Zimmer is coming to Tampa with a 19-piece band

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You’ve heard Hans Zimmer’s work for decades, from his nostalgic Disney scores in “The Lion King” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” to the moody music of Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar,” “The Dark Knight” and “Inception.” Now, you can see German composer perform them in person, with a twist. “Hans Zimmer Live — The Next Level” is coming to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on March 14. The production will feature new arrangements of the artist’s most iconic songs. Zimmer, 69, will be joined by a 19-piece band. “I want the fans to get a feeling like they’re at a rave or riding a roller coaster,” Zimmer said in a statement on his website. Zimmer has already brought the production to Europe, selling out 50 shows with some 600,000 fans across 17 countries. Before he became known for scoring Hollywood hits, the German-born composer started made new-wave music in the 1980s. His career highs include five Grammy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards and a Tony. American Expr