22 November 2019, 16:39 | Updated: 26 November 2019
Violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo are joined by the Vienna Symphony for this hilarious Vangelis parody.
We’re rarely ones to resist an amusing musical parody, and comedy duo ’s recent orchestral take on is a hoot.
With violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo at the front of the stage as soloists, orchestra hilariously mimics the iconic slow-motion running scene in the opening of the 1981 film, Chariots of Fire – scored so memorably by Vangelis – by swaying about on stage (watch above).
Igudesman on adds the electronic whooshes, which those of you familiar with Vangelis’ track will know, with his own mic’d-up voice.
Meanwhile, Hyung-Ki Joo accompanies the whole spectacle expertly on the at the Vienna Konzerthaus.
The fun doesn’t stop there – Chariots soon morphs into , with members of the orchestra – who happen to be still standing up from the swaying antics before – fire off a skilled ensemble arrangement of the flashy piece.
Igudesman & Joo high-five as they leave stage – as would we have done had we been there.
Bravissimo to all involved!
