From PLAY! A Video Game Symphony:
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 10, 2008 – Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc. has announced that Prague will be the next European stop on the world tour of “PLAY! A Video Game Symphony.” A concert series that draws its scores from a catalogue of blockbuster video games, “PLAY!” will be performed at the Rudolfinum on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 5 pm (Rehearsal) and 8 pm (Recording).
Brought to vibrant life by a full orchestra and choir, the “PLAY!” concert features award-winning music from popular video game titles including Final Fantasy®, Silent Hill®, Battlefield™, Metal Gear Solid®, The Legend Of Zelda®, World of Warcraft®, Sonic The HedgehogTM, Halo, THE ELDER SCROLLS® IV: OBLIVIONTM, Super Mario Galaxy® and many more. Outstanding graphics on large screens above the orchestra will accompany the scores to highlight memorable moments from the games. The show will feature famed percussionist Rony Barrak from Lebanon. For the first time this show will be recorded in video and audio for release in the near future. Pre sale of this landmark recording will be available at www.play-symphony.com soon.
“I have been waiting for the right time to make this recording a reality. The timing could not be better!,” says Jason Michael Paul, producer of “PLAY!” “While it may be best known as home to the world’s greatest classical music venue as performed by the renowned Czech Philharmonic, this stunning orchestra hall has built a reputation as a destination for some of the best classical music recordings of our time. Video game fans and serious music aficionados alike will feel welcome there.”
The two-hour concert will be performed by the The Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Kuehn's mixed choir and conducted by Grammy Award-winning artist Arnie Roth. The show will also feature famed percussionist Rony Barrak and a brand new arrangement from Super Mario Galaxy. "It’s no secret among game lovers and connoisseurs of orchestral music that some of today’s most thrilling scores are coming out of the video game genre,” says Roth. “This spectacular concert series speaks to the growing popularity and artistic sophistication of this form of entertainment. I am delighted that we will finally be releasing a CD/ DVD of this wonderful concert tour"
Tickets to the “PLAY!” concert in Prague are available online at http://www.ticketpro.cz/?
Additional “PLAY!” concert dates are announced as they are confirmed. For more details on tour dates, CD/ DVD pre-sales please visit www.play-symphony.com.
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