Duel of the Fates from the Movie "Star Wars"

Movie-Premiere: May 4, 1999, Star Wars: Episode I

Duel of the Fates is a dramatic piece from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, musically underscoring the intense battle between the Jedi and the Sith. The choir sings in Sanskrit, giving the piece an archaic, ritualistic feel. The music is characterized by driving rhythms and a striking contrast between powerful and restrained passages. Williams combines traditional orchestral elements with the exotic sound of the choir, heightening the epic tension of the scene.