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.
Kena - Bridge of Spirits: This game soundtrack brings to life an enchanting world through cross-cultural collaboration, combining orchestral sounds with performances of traditional gamelan music from Bali. This week we’ll explore this atmospheric and emotional original score.
Eímear Noone: We talk with the "Irish queen of game music" and the first woman to conduct at the Oscars. She has conducted, composed and arranged scores for blockbuster franchises like World of Warcraft, the Legend of Zelda and many more.
Halo: This week's episode takes a musical tour of this iconic video game franchise. The Halo series of sci-fi titles, one of the most successful video game franchises ever created, boasts some of the most recognizable music in the industry. Its soundtracks blend chanting choirs, orchestra and pulse-pounding electronics.
