Video games are an entry point to classical music for people of all ages. Listen to Discover Classical on Sundays at 6pm for GamePlay, a weekly adventure through one of today's most exciting art forms. The program celebrates the vast worlds of video game music, bringing its composers and performers to life in each episode. GamePlay is hosted by Keith Brown, a classical musician and educator, as well as an enthusiastic gamer.
Ni No Kuni: The music of composer Joe Hisaishi is familiar to fans of anime films, like Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke. This week's episode explores his music for games in the Ni no Kuni series, where he brings fantasy worlds to life through his trademark melodies and rich orchestration.
Wild West: This week, we'll saddle up and explore videogame soundtracks that evoke the Wild West from titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Outlaws, West of Loathing and more.
Elden Ring: The fantasy epic Elden Ring is massive in every way, from its sprawling world overflowing with detail to the dark grandeur of its original soundtrack. This week is an invitation to come along on a musical journey through Elden Ring.
