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 …
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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”
Leonardo da Vinci
The original score for the upcoming Ken Burns documentary Leonardo da Vinci features 28 new compositions by Caroline Shaw. The album features performances by the composer’s longtime collaborators Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion, and Roomful of Teeth as well as double bass player John Patitucci. David McMahon, one of the documentary’s directors, says “Caroline’s existing body of music—joyful, daring, at times …
