DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon combines humor, fire-breathing action, and epic adventure! In this captivating story, a young Viking defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes—a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience the thrill of this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture by your SLSO.

Things to Know

• John Powell has scored some of the most beloved animated films of recent years. In addition to How to Train Your Dragon, he also composed the scores for several other DreamWorks films including Chicken Run, Shrek, and Kung Fu Panda.
• To create the musical atmosphere for the Viking village of Berk in the film, Powell utilized traditions from northern Europe, including Scottish bagpipes and Irish penny whistles. The film’s original song, “Sticks & Stones,” was written and performed by Icelandic singer Jónsi.
• Powell studied Scandinavian composers for inspiration, particularly Jean Sibelius, to achieve a full symphonic sound that would fit into the context of a film. "I was certainly trying to get a bit more epic,” he said. “I just felt the animation and the visuals were giving me a broader palette to play with.”