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.
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.
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.
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.
