BBC Philharmonic Orchestra hosting free concert to celebrate video game soundtracks

The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra has confirmed that a free concert to celebrate video game soundtracks will take place later this month.

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The Sound Of Gaming gig is set to take place on November 23 2024 at Salford’s Media City in partnership with BBC Radio 3. The show will feature music from a number of popular video game titles including Fortnite, Baldur’s Gate, World Of Warcraft, and God Of War: Ragnarök.

Tickets for the show are onsale now and cost £6.50. The gig will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 while a virtual live experience will also be available here. 

According to a press release, the virtual concert will allow viewers to attend via digital avatar where they can “embark on an interactive adventure through a dynamic immersive environment,” react to the music in real time and even use the gig to soundtrack a virtual flight.  The experience will also allow fans to interact and connect with other fans, explore the virtual BBC Philharmonic’s virtual studios and access exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Join us in our studio, or online on 23 November for an unforgettable afternoon with renowned video game composer and conductor @eimearnoone, as she brings epic gaming soundtracks to life!

In our studio and online. Tickets on sale now. https://t.co/8WkdJlfKmD pic.twitter.com/uBT0diO3ln

— BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (@BBCPhilharmonic) November 4, 2024

The complete setlist for the gig will be as follows:

Wilbert Roget II – Call Of Duty: WWII – A Brotherhood Of Heroes
Gareth Coker (arr. Noone and Garfinkle) –  Ori And The Will Of The Wisps
Brian Tyler – Call Of Duty 3: Modern Warfare
Pinar Toprak – Fortnite
Eímear Noone – World Of Warcraft: Malach
Jessica Curry – Dear Esther (I Have Begun My Ascent)
Peter McConnell – Psychonauts 2 (Lady Luctopus)
Craig Stuart Garfinkle – Baldur’s Gate 2 (Dark Alliance Suite)
Inon Zur – Starfield (Suite)
Bear McCreary – God Of War Ragnarök (Blood Upon Snow)
Traditional – Tetris Opera (Finale)

“There’s nothing like the thrill of hearing the BBC Philharmonic, especially as they dive into new territory with the energy and precision that has made them one of the most versatile orchestras in the country,” said director of the BBC Philharmonic Adam Szabo. 

“The Sound of Gaming concert project continues our commitment to making world-class classical music accessible to the widest possible audience. It reflects our dedication to creativity and innovation, bringing audiences closer to the music they love in new ways and connecting with new audiences in ways that are both meaningful and inspiring.”

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