GamePlay

Sundays @ 6pm

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.

10/4

Final Fantasy XVI: A new Final Fantasy title inspires as much excitement for its soundtrack as for the game itself, and Final Fantasy 16 is no exception. Lead composer Masayoshi Soken evokes this dark fantasy tale with a score of mythical scale, combining orchestra, choirs, electronics and more.

 

10/11

Garry Schyman: Garry Schyman's scores are rich orchestral masterpieces, whether he's creating music for the grandeur of Middle-Earth or the twisted glory of BioShock. This week we talk with Garry and share soundtracks that span 30 years of his work in video games.

 

10/18

The Legend of Zelda: This series boasts some of the most beloved scores in gaming history, with melodies that are woven into the fabric of video game culture. On this week's show, we’ll explore iconic themes through the sounds of orchestras, brass ensembles, jazz and funk grooves.