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.
Classical Music II: Classical music has been used on videogame soundtracks throughout their history. This week, we'll hear recordings of works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin and many others that appear in games like Pitfall 2, Eternal Sonata and Fatal Fury 2.
Octopath Traveler: Take a journey through the enchanting music of Octopath Traveler, a score full of soaring melodies inspired by the soundtracks of role-playing classics. We'll hear themes from the orchestral soundtrack alongside arrangements for harp, piano, strings and more.
Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs hold enormous appeal for people of all ages, and it's no surprise that these Mesozoic monsters have been featured in many videogames. This week, we'll explore a massive mix of music from dinosaur-themed games like Jurassic World Evolution, Monster Hunter World and more.
Horizon Forbidden West: The huge original soundtrack to Horizon Forbidden West breathes life into a lush yet dangerous dystopian landscape, immersing the player into the world of resourceful heroine Aloy. This week, we'll explore the score through selections by each of its four main composers.
