The Legend of Zelda,
an adventure game centered on a pixie-like boy named Link who is tasked with
rescuing a princess from a well-guarded castle, first appeared in the United
States in 1987 on the original Nintendo gaming system. Since then it has become
one of Nintendo’s most popular game series, spawning numerous game sequels
across all of Nintendo’s gaming systems. In addition to complex adventure game
play, the Zelda series has spawned some very good instrumental music, featuring
orchestral arrangements, complex classical guitar solos and ocarina pieces that
players can play along with by using the buttons on their game controllers. Now,
the music from the Legend of Zelda series is being performed as a symphony
concert that is touring North America, South America and Europe throughout
2016.
The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses is a four movement symphony that is believed to be the first ever video game music concert of a classical nature. This is no pop concert. The concert's music was composed by Koji Kondo, who has also composed music for Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. game series. Titles featured in the Zelda concert program will be familiar to players of the game, and they include:
• Gerudo Valley
• The Great Fairy’s Fountain
• Boss Battle Medley
• The Ocarina of Time
• The Wind Waker
• Suite from Majora’s Mask
The music is taken from several Zelda games and sequels, but those who are not familiar with the games need not worry: The excellent compositions and professionalism of the musicians should delight any fan of symphony orchestra.
The 2016 tour began in Nashville and will move to several major U.S. cities including Boston, Miami, San Antonio, San Francisco and Chicago. Canadian cities that will host the symphony concert include Montreal, Edmonton and Toronto, and the concert will play in the European cities of London, Paris and Vienna, among others. Dates in Mexico and Chile are also on the 2016 schedule.
The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses is a four movement symphony that is believed to be the first ever video game music concert of a classical nature. This is no pop concert. The concert's music was composed by Koji Kondo, who has also composed music for Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. game series. Titles featured in the Zelda concert program will be familiar to players of the game, and they include:
• Gerudo Valley
• The Great Fairy’s Fountain
• Boss Battle Medley
• The Ocarina of Time
• The Wind Waker
• Suite from Majora’s Mask
The music is taken from several Zelda games and sequels, but those who are not familiar with the games need not worry: The excellent compositions and professionalism of the musicians should delight any fan of symphony orchestra.
The 2016 tour began in Nashville and will move to several major U.S. cities including Boston, Miami, San Antonio, San Francisco and Chicago. Canadian cities that will host the symphony concert include Montreal, Edmonton and Toronto, and the concert will play in the European cities of London, Paris and Vienna, among others. Dates in Mexico and Chile are also on the 2016 schedule.
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