Video games are an entry point to classical music for people of all ages. Listen to Discover Classical on Sundays at 6pm for GamePlay, a weekly adventure through one of today's most exciting art forms. The program celebrates the vast worlds of video game music, bringing its composers and performers to life in each episode. GamePlay is hosted by Keith Brown, a classical musician and educator, as well as an enthusiastic gamer.
Chorus II: Something powerful happens when many voices come together. On this episode of Gameplay, we’ll enjoy original game soundtracks featuring choirs from all over the world, singing in languages from English and Latin to ancient Akkadian and more.
YS: The influential YS series of action role-playing games is known for its music, full of wonderful melodies and thrilling rock showpieces. This week, we’ll enjoy selections from original soundtracks along with historic orchestral, piano, and string quartet arrangements.
Jazz II: Videogame music is full of standards: tunes that have become a part of our culture. And for years, jazz artists have been reinterpreting and reinventing these beloved melodies in an explosion of creativity.
