Video game music goes highbrow (News)

GamePro staff, GamePro

21/12/2006 10:29:16

Sydney will be the first Australian date on the world tour of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony. A new concert series that draws its scores from a catalogue of blockbuster video games, PLAY! will be premiered at the Sydney Opera House from June 20th 2007.

The music will be performed by the Sydney Symphony conducted by Arnie Roth and backed by choral sensation Cantillation and will feature famous tunes from Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, The Legend Of Zelda, Super Mario Bros., World Of Warcraft, Lost Odyssey, Sonic The Hedgehog, and more.

Giant projector screens above the orchestra will accompany the scores to highlight memorable moments from the games.

Anyone keen to get themselves some culture can register at the Sydney Opera House today to be part of a priority booking in early 2007.