This concert will sweep you off your feet and into the land of video games
Experience the full, thrilling sound of gaming, performed live by the National Symphony Orchestra (UK)…
Looking for an opportunity to introduce your children to classical music, preferably played live by a full symphony orchestra? Then consider the Game On! concert, a mesmerising celebration of symphonic video game music.
This weekend, join the National Symphony Orchestra (UK) to discover a fantastical world filled with game scores, transported straight to the Red Theatre at Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University for all to enjoy.
Gamers will be able to experience the scope and grandeur of their beloved video games in a live symphonic concert experience as Game On! debuts Friday July 7 and Saturday July 8 at 7.30pm.
Presenting impressive soundtrack music from an unprecedented line-up of blockbuster video games, Game ON! combines unrivalled symphonic arrangements with stunning, never-before-seen HD video, which will be projected on a screen.
This film-in-concert features legendary music and stunning videos from well-known video games such as League of Legends, Diablo, The Witcher Wild Hunt, Biocreed, Overwatch, Until Dawn, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Lostark, Skyrim, Guildwards, Destiny 2, Rayman Legends, Civilization, Dota 2 and more.
This unique fusion of visuals and live music creates an immersive and emotionally-charged atmosphere that brings these iconic video games to life like never before. The concerts will be led by conductor Andy Brick, who has received critical acclaim for championing symphonic game music.
So, prepare to be captivated and be among the first in Riyadh to experience the excitement and adrenaline-fuelled drama of this awesome symphonic music, as the epic universes of Assassin’s Creed, World of Warcraft, Ori Blind Forest, Portal 2, and many others unfold before your eyes.
Game On! is a part of the Riyadh Film Music Festival, taking place at the Red Theatre at Princess Nourah University from July 7 to 14. The festival combines iconic blockbuster films and renowned video game soundtracks, and a live orchestra, making it a multi-sensory experience for viewers of all ages.
Other shows that you can check out include Star Wars: A New Hope – In Concert and Harry Potter in Concert.
Game On! Concert, July 7 & 8, 7.30pm, Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University, Red Theatre (Gate 4). Tickets for the Riyadh Film Music Festival are now available for purchase here. The price starts from SAR150.
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