TORONTO - The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is forgoing the usual classical staples by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven this weekend for a radically different repertoire drawn from video games “World of Warcraft” and “Assassin’s Creed.” Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * TORONTO - The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is forgoing the usual classical staples by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven this weekend for a radically different repertoire drawn from video games “World of Warcraft” and “Assassin’s Creed.” Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? TORONTO – The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is forgoing the usual classical staples by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven this weekend for a radically different repertoire drawn from video games “World of Warcraft” and “Assassin’s Creed.
” The unconventional show is the latest to tap into the growing popularity of putting game soundtracks in a grand orchestral setting, often with visual components such as lighting and game footage. The TSO show is a presentation by Game On!, a touring showcase that features songs from 14 titles including “World of Warcraft,” “The Elder Scrolls” and “Assassin’s Creed,” with customized video game footage to match. Principal conductor and music director Andy Brick says he’s picked pieces that lend itself well to an orchestral interpretation, such as the already expansive, Chopin-soundin.
