Video games go classical
Performed by a full orchestra and choir, "Play!" features music from well-known computer games such as "Final Fantasy", "Super Mario Brothers" and "Sonic the Hedgehog".
"Tickets sold out as rapidly as for performances of established classical scores," a spokesman for the Stockholm concert hall Konserthuset, Toni Lundman, said.
"Play" is conducted by Arnie Roth of the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra.
"This spectacular concert attracts people of all generations to some of the world’s greatest concert halls," according to a statement from Roth on the Konserthuset website.
Graphics on large screens suspended above the orchestra accompany the scores, highlighting memorable moments from the video games.
The "Play" tour began in Chicago on May 27 and is currently touring Europe, before moving on to Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand.
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