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The Yellow Socks Orchestra is a French symphonic orchestra specialised in film music. It was created in 2015 by the uGo&Play production company and placed under the musical direction of Nicolas Simon.
The “Yellow Socks Orchestra”, literally “the orchestra with yellow socks”, is a nod to a convention still in place in some orchestras: musicians must always wear black socks, sometimes at the risk of having their salary deducted! In response, we took the opposite approach (...) and gave the musicians yellow socks!
The Yellow Socks Orchestra has had the honor of being conducted by great composers such as Michel Legrand and Justin Hurwitz. Under the exceptional direction of Joe Hisaishi, the Yellow Socks Orchestra also performed - with 250 musicians on stage - the finest music from the world of Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli).
The YSO also presents shows that highlight the works of renowned composers such as John Williams and Hans Zimmer, who have provided us with unforgettable film scores; as well as artists from the manga and anime universe with Manga Symphonic Odyssey.
Since 2018, a number of talented choristers have joined the group under the name of Yellow Socks Choir, with Frédéric Pineau as choirmaster. They sang with the orchestra on numerous occasions, for films in concert, as well as Joe Hisaishi and The London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for two sold-out concerts at Paris La Défense Arena in April 2024.
uGo&Play and the Yellow Socks Orchestra
support the project Philharmonicoeur.
on tour
La La Land in concert
After sold out shows in 2023, La La Land in concert returns to France in Nantes, Lille and Paris from September 27 to October 4, 2025!
Under the exceptional direction of composer Justin Hurwitz, the 80 musicians of the Yellow Socks Ochestra & jazz-band will perform the film's famous soundtrack live during its projection on a big screen.
Back To The Future in concert
Great Scott! The Back to the Future trilogy (1985) will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the legendary Grand Rex in autumn 2025. The opportunity to (re)discover Robert Zemeckis' masterpiece (in French) surrounded by thousands of fans and accompanied by a symphony orchestra!
Dragons in concert
For the first time in Paris, discover DreamWorks Studios' animated masterpiece during an exceptional cine-concert at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, on Friday November 14, 2025!
For almost two hours, the 80 musicians of
Yellow Socks Orchestra will perform John Powell's incredible music - nominated for an Oscar® in 2010 - live, in perfect synchronization with the film's projection on the big screen.
Broadway Symphonic
The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Anything Goes, Singin' in the Rain, Hello Dolly or Mame... rediscover your favorite musicals in an exceptional symphonic concert with over 120 artists on stage!
Under the direction of conductor Nicolas Simon, the instrumentalists and choristers of the Yellow Socks Orchestra & Choir will perform live the greatest works of the repertoire by Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter, Jerry Herman, Frederick Loewe or Richard Rodgers...
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phœnix in concert
Voldemort is back! Join the Order of the Phoenix and Dumbledore's army for an unforgettable concert with the musicians of the Yellow Socks Orchestra. Don't forget to brush up on your defense against the forces of evil before joining us on tour in January 2026, all over France. On your wands!
Joe Hisaishi's music in concert
Mon voisin Totoro, Le Château ambulant, Le Voyage de Chihiro or Kiki la petite sorcière... rediscover the music of your favorite Studio Ghibli films at an exceptional symphonic concert with over 100 musicians on stage!
Under the direction of conductor Aurélien Azan Zielinski, the Yellow Socks Orchestra & Choir - a French symphony orchestra specializing in film music - will perform live the greatest scores by genius composer Joe Hisaishi.
Pirates of the Caribbean in concert
Jack Sparrow, history's wackiest pirate, makes his grand return to Paris for the cine-concert of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, on March 13-14, 2026 at the legendary Grand Rex!
For a performance lasting over 2h30, the 70 instrumentalists and choristers of the Yellow Socks Orchestra & Choir will perform Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer's original soundtrack live, in perfect synchronization with the film's projection (VOSTFR) on the big screen.
The Count of Monte-Cristo in concert
The event film produced by Chapter 2 and Pathé, which has won over 13 million cinema-goers worldwide, returns to theaters in a brand-new “ciné-concert” version with the Yellow Socks Orchestra.
A world premiere in the presence of the film's cast and crew, this will be an opportunity to rediscover The Count of Monte Cristo in its extended version, with 10 minutes of exclusive footage.
Dance with the Wolves in concert
For the first time in France, discover Kevin Costner's seven-time Oscar®-winning masterpiece in an exceptional cine-concert on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
For over 4 hours, the 60 musicians of the Yellow Socks Orchestra will perform John Barry's Oscar®-winning score live, in perfect synchronization with the film's projection on the big screen.
Bugs Bunny at the symphony in concert
The mischievous rabbit comes to Paris... For the first time in France, come and celebrate the 35th anniversary of this legendary show in the world's biggest cinema: the legendary Grand Rex, to celebrate the 85th birthday of the irresistible Bugs Bunny!
Under the direction of George Daugherty, the 75 musicians of the Yellow Socks Orchestra will perform the original music of 16 classic Looney Tunes animated shorts live on the big screen!
d&b Soundscape
Sound Experience
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All of the shows featuring the Yellow Socks Orchestra are equipped with d&b Soundscape technology. d&b Soundscape is an immersive sound diffusion. Immersive sound can be defined as a sound diffusion format that allows the listener or spectator to be “immersed” in the soundscape.
It sounds as you feel it, as you see it and as it's been designed. It's a totally new experience.
It faithfully describes stage configurations to establish a visual and acoustic correspondence for each “object”. Each spectator now hears what he sees, and vice versa. With Soundscape, the creative possibilities go far beyond stereo and L/C/R loudspeakers, offering astonishing audio imaging, sonic clarity and control that align with the visual aspect of any type of performance.
Further information: https: //www.dbsoundscape.com/fr
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