2025-01-26 – 20:20 h

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION

The North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra plays Game Music! Prepare to be blown away by well-known tracks from Assassin’s Creed, Final Fantasy, HALO and many more. You must have heard this music live, in a concert hall, played by a large orchestra.

 

In computer and video games, music is as important as the visual quality. In the past, it was mainly electronic sounds; today, wind instruments and strings dominate. The creators are established and adventurous composers. They draw inspiration from centuries of classical music and give it a contemporary twist. This concert is a unique opportunity to hear this music not through your speakers but live in the concert hall.

 

The voice of singer Julie Elven will be familiar to many gamers. She has sung on the original soundtracks of Horizon Forbidden West, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, League of Legends, RuneScape and Total War, among others.

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✨ Game Music LIVE in Concert!

 

The NNO and the Noord Nederlands Concertkoor bring iconic game music to life. Experience tracks from past and present games like never before – performed live by a full orchestra. This year, the Noord Nederlands Concertkoor makes it an even bigger spectacle.

 

️ Special guests

How is game music selected? How has it evolved over the years? Game historian Rami Ismail will guide you through this fascinating journey.

 

Plus, Julie Elven – known for games like Horizon Forbidden West, World of Warcraft, and Total War – will enhance the orchestra with her stunning vocals. All under the baton of conductor Arjan Tien-Du Toit.

PROGRAM

  • N. Uematsu – Final Fantasy VIII: Liberi Fatali
  • M. Nakamura – Sonic the hedgehog: Suite
  • J. Coulton – Portal: Still Alive
  • B. McCreary – God of War: Blood Upon the Snow/Main Theme
  • R. Jacques – Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy:  Entering the Zone
  • G. Kirkhope – Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Kingdom Suite
  • M. Yokota – Super Mario: Galaxy suite
  • M. Przybylowicz – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Suite
  • C. Héral – Raymann legends: Suite
  • J. Kyd – Assassin’s Creed II: Ezio’s Family (Concert Suite)
  • K. Kondo – The Legend of Zelda: Suite
  • N. Uematsu – Final Fantasy VII: One-Winged Angel
  • J. Soule – Skyrim: Dragonborn

CONCERTS

  • 29/1/2025 – Wed – 12:00h – De Oosterpoort, Groningen, NL – OPEN REHEARSAL – Free (link)
  • 30/1/2025 – Thu – 20:15h – De Doelen, Rotterdam, NL – Tickets (link)
  • 31/1/2025 – Fri – 20:15h – De Oosterpoort, Groningen, NL – Tickets (link)
  • 01/2/2025 – Sat – 20:15h – TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, NL – Tickets (link)