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November 4, 2024, 6:00 am

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seated in a luxurious chaise and holding a violin, Ray Chen looks into the distance

Challenging traditional perceptions of classical music, Ray Chen’s new album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Cristian Mǎcelaru juxtaposes Erich Korngold’s perennial favorite Violin Concerto with music from video games, television, Anime, and film. By transforming simple 8-bit game tunes into lush symphonic arrangements, Chen believes he can tap into the nostalgia of Generation X and Millennials who grew …

Playlist

Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35
John Powell: “How to Train Your Dragon”
Toshio Masuda: “Naruto”
Manaka Kataoka:”The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”
Jung Jae-il: “Squid Game”
Eunike Tanzil: Serenade
Junichi Masuda: “Pokémon Red”
Takahiro Obata: “The Promised Neverland”