Qatar Airways debuts Hans Zimmer soundtrack for onboard

The composer’s five-track “Burgundy Symphony” album is now playing across the carrier’s fleet, launched at his Doha concert on November 6

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Qatar Airways has introduced new onboard music composed by Hans Zimmer, structured as a five-track album called "Burgundy Symphony." Each track maps to a different stage of travel, from departure to homecoming, and is now playing across the carrier's fleet.

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  • Qatar Airways launches Hans Zimmer-composed onboard music today
  • Five-track "Burgundy Symphony" album covers each stage of travel
  • Album debuted at Zimmer's 6 November concert in Doha

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Qatar Airways has introduced new onboard signature music composed by Hans Zimmer, the German-born composer known for film scores including Gladiator, Inception and The Dark Knight. The collaboration produces what the airline calls a distinctive sound identity across its passenger experience.

The music forms part of a five-track album titled Burgundy Symphony, each track mapped to a stage of travel. Dawn opens with a sense of anticipation; Dusk evokes the calm of flight after dark; The Orchard takes its inspiration from the garden installation at Hamad International Airport; Homecoming reflects the quiet of returning; and An Ode to Qatar closes the album as a tribute to the country’s heritage and direction.

The launch was marked at Zimmer’s concert in Doha on November 6, where a short film about the creative process behind the collaboration was screened ahead of a preview of the music. Passengers can hear the new composition onboard from today.

The full Burgundy Symphony album is also available on Qatar Airways’ YouTube channel.