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

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.

Whoever mic'd this place deserves all the money.

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

French horn guy is an absolute beast

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

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

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!

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

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.

2:36 sigh. RIP Princess

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

There was a violinist with Princess Leia buns 💙

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. ♡

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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.

RIP Carrie Fisher - truly one of a kind.

Most beautiful rendition I have ever heard. Even the original does not compare. With kindest respects to John Williams the Maestro. I get a bit teary eyed hearing this because of the beautiful and complex woman this is for. Princess Leia will live forever in all of our hearts and souls. May the force be with her and all of us.

The flautist looks a bit like Carrie :)

Beautiful.... RIP Carrie Fisher :(

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!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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 !

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"

Yes, I'm crying.

No one composes film scores like this anymore.

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

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

02:37 my oh my! So beautiful!

The most beautiful song ever written. John Williams.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

Love the flutist and oboist. Orgasmic ecstasy.

cured my severe ketamine addiction, this has

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

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

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

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

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

Imagine not being able to hold your cough for 2 more seconds and interrupting the final note of the entire song.

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

Violinist with the Leia hair, I love you

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

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

Remember as a kid playing Star Wars with your friends and all the girls would fight over who got to "play" princess Leia?

"If you see our son. Bring him home." Leia to Han The Force Awakens So sad because they both didn't realize they were saying goodbye for the final time

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

Rest in Peace Princess ❤

The real hero of Star Wars

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

So moving.

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!

My favorite of the whole soundtrack

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

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.

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

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

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

Thanks John Williams for compose this piece of art and also thanks to this orchest for playing it so well.

DNSO - you brought me to tears. Well done.

I will forever be in love with this song

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

I agree with all the comments. The flutist is fantastic; this is exquisite delicate perfection. Also special commendations to the french horn and oboe sections. Bravo. Masterfully played by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra! With kindest regards, respect and high honors to Maestro John Williams.

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

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

My hair stands up. What a wonderful piece of music😍 John Williams greatest love theme !

John Williams is the G.O.A.T

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

I am so in tears now

This version of the Leia's theme is very orchestrad and greatly led also with another orchestra, but when you listen this music it seems to live back all the actions and the story of Han Solo and the princess Leia so to get come back to the 1977. Who wouldn't see together again the couple most beautiful of Star War's characters seen in the cult of science fiction movies?

My favorite playing of Leia's Theme. I feel moved when I see conductor's eye, soloists' passion, and orchestra's harmony! Thank you so much!

The oboe produces such a magical sound.

So very beautiful... Rest In Peace Leia/Carrie

forever my favourite piece from Star Wars ♥

The feels and tears are strong with me. Chills I do feel.

A fine piece of music for a beautiful lady. Rest in peace ms Fisher. Gone but never forgotten.