Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets cover

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

John Williams · 2002

70 min · 20 tracks · contemporary classical music

Orchestral magic swells with whimsical melodies and gripping themes that transport listeners to a world of enchantment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for imagination
  • dynamic narrative journey unfolds
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • transportive themes of enchantment
  • evocative orchestral storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, fast-paced music
  • avoid long, cohesive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 12, 2002, 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' marked John Williams's second score for the beloved film franchise, following his critically acclaimed work on the first film. At this point in his career, Williams was already an established composer known for iconic scores like 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park', solidifying his status as a leading figure in film music.
Stylistic neighbors
Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore· James Horner

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Prologue: Book II / The Escape From the Dursleys 3:31
  • 2 Fawkes the Phoenix 3:45
  • 3 The Chamber of Secrets 3:49
  • 4 Gilderoy Lockhart 2:05
  • 5 The Flying Car 4:08
  • 6 Knockturn Alley 1:47
  • 7 Introducing Colin 1:49
  • 8 The Dueling Club 4:08
  • 9 Dobby the House Elf 3:27
  • 10 The Spiders 4:32
  • 11 Moaning Myrtle 2:05
  • 12 Meeting Aragog 3:18
  • 13 Fawkes Is Reborn 3:19
  • 14 Meeting Tom Riddle 3:38
  • 15 Cornish Pixies 2:13
  • 16 Polyjuice Potion 3:52
  • 17 Cakes for Crabbe and Goyle 3:30
  • 18 Dueling the Basilisk 5:02
  • 19 Reunion of Friends 5:08
  • 20 Harry's Wondrous World 5:02

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