Conductor

Even if you have never played Tetris, you will most likely be familiar with the Russian folk song »Korobeiniki«, that served as soundtrack for the first video game with cult status and is indelibly linked to it. And since the success of such epic games as »Fortnite«, »Resident Evil« and »Horizon« at the very latest, it has become clear that video game music transcends the framework for which it was created. Like the soundtrack to famous films, the characteristic melodies are often familiar even to those who have never played the respective game. Under the baton of Eímear Noone, the Bamberg Symphony is now taking the video game scores from well-known titles to the Bamberg concert stage. The Irish composer and conductor has touched over 100 million people worldwide with her music for the online role-playing game »World of Warcraft«. She not only won the Hollywood Music in Media Award with her compositions, but also received five nominations for the Annual Game Music Awards 2014. Together with singer Aisling McGlynn, the orchestra will take the audience into strange new worlds, fusing the sound of a classical symphony orchestra with the sound of electric guitar, bass and drums. A journey through magical forests, post-apocalyptic civilisations and treacherous labyrinths – not only video game lovers will get their money’s worth on this special concert evening.

Video Games In Concert

Bamberg Concert Hall

Experience the magic of video game music like never before with "Video Games in Concert" presented by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. This one-of-a-kind concert event is set to take place on Sunday, 25 May 2025, at 7:00pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

Prepare to be transported into visionary worlds, uncharted territories, and epic battles through the power of music. The concert will feature some of the most inspiring and memorable soundtracks written for video games in recent years. Audiences will have the opportunity to explore mysterious kingdoms, medieval legends, and thrilling escapes from zombies, all brought to life by the exceptional talents of conductor Eímear Noone, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), and the CBSO Chorus.

The evening's programme is set to include music from iconic video games such as "The Last of Us," "Halo," "Witcher," "Kingdom Hearts," "Fortnite," "Unchartered," "World of Warcraft," "Resident Evil," "Hades," and many more. This concert promises to be a memorable experience not only for video game enthusiasts but for anyone who appreciates the artistry and emotional power of music.

Tickets are priced between £26 and £62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for every individual ticket priced over £15. The concert also offers various ways to save, including a multi-buy discount and reduced ticket prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval, allowing guests to immerse themselves fully in the experience without interruption.

Don't miss this extraordinary journey through the soundscapes of your favorite video games. Book your tickets now for "Video Games in Concert" and let the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Eímear Noone, take you on an unforgettable musical adventure.

Video Games in Concert

The International Convention Centre

A week after the last visit, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra returns to Amsterdam for a concert featuring a selection of game music under the baton of Irish conductor and gaming music specialist Eimar Noone. If you're a game music enthusiast, don't miss the orchestra's May concert with a similar program, in the Queen Elisabeth Hall.

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Game music at the Concertgebouw

The Concertgebouw

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of video game music with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's "Video Games Music in Concert." This extraordinary event, taking place at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, on Friday, May 31, 2024, and at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, promises an epic night for both teenage and adult gamers alike. Under the baton of the renowned film and video game composer Eímear Noone, an 80-piece orchestra will bring to life the thrilling music from beloved games including Baldur’s Gate, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Fortnite, God of War Ragnarok, Hades, Halo, Kingdom Hearts, The Last of Us, The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo Reimagined, Resident Evil, Sea of Thieves, Starfield, Uncharted II, The Witcher III, and World of Warcraft.

Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, music from Final Fantasy, Donkey Kong, and Civilization VI will no longer be performed at this concert.

Eímear Noone, a trailblazer in the industry, has composed for over 26 film and video game titles, receiving multiple accolades for her work. Her compositions for World of Warcraft alone have reached over 100 million people, inspiring gamers worldwide. Noone's conducting achievements include making history as the first female conductor to perform at the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony, and her extensive portfolio showcases her versatility and profound impact on the music and gaming industries.

Joining the orchestra will be the RSNO Youth Chorus & Changed Voices, under the direction of Patrick Barrett and Frikki Walker, adding a vibrant choral dimension to the concert. This event is not just a concert but a celebration of the artistry and creativity behind some of the most iconic video game scores.

Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from £19 to £47, ensuring there's an option for every budget. Don't miss this unforgettable experience where the worlds of video games and classical music collide in a spectacular fusion of sound and emotion. Book your tickets now for "Video Games Music in Concert" and be part of a night that celebrates the power of video game music performed live by one of the world's leading orchestras.

Video Games Music in Concert

The Usher Hall

Buchanan Galleries

Award-winning video game music conductor and composer Eímear Noone is bringing us to magical worlds, post-apocalyptic wastelands, Godly labyrinths, and the home of our favourite Disney characters, presented through the gift of gaming.

Orpheum Theater

Video game music is a genre of its own. With its own laws, with its own composers. In any case, it is music influenced by the great film soundtracks, and before that by composers like Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. Majestic, opulent, colorful! And it's music with its own fans, some of whom travel a long way, celebrating their musical heroines like Star Wars fans celebrate Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda or Princess Leia. Conductor and composer Eímear Noone is one such heroine of the genre. She has composed the music for some of the biggest and most famous video games – those whose names you know even as a layman and which stand for strange and exciting worlds, multi-layered gaming fun and an incredibly large community: Zelda, Super Mario and World of Warcraft , to name but a few. We are delighted to be able to present Eímear Noone to our audience at the Telekom Forum – with a program of absolute highlights specially put together by her. Joysticks out, headphones on – and let's go!

Games in Concert

Telekom Forum

Let's play: We look forward to the continuation of the symphonic format »Video Games in Concert"And immerse yourself in the epic soundtracks of popular games, which have long since been celebrated on concert stages far beyond the virtual realm. In this exciting branch of composition, the often enormously emotional music ingeniously creates evocative atmospheres in the various scenarios and, with its captivating passages, draws the listener ever deeper into the action.

Conductor

Eímear Noone

Events

Upcoming events

May 5, 2026

Video Games in Concert ·

Past events

Jun 25, 2025

Video Games In Concert · Bamberger Symphoniker

May 25, 2025

Video Games in Concert · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

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