Dive into the magical video game worlds of World of Warcraft, The Last of Us and Fortnite. Eímear Noone, composer of World of Warcraft, conducts the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in the music of the greatest video games ever. The performance includes a special guest, soprano Aisling McGlynn.

Magical worlds

"If you've ever fought wolves at the gates of Draenor or helped Link rescue Princess Zelda, chances are you've been moved by the music of Eímear Noone.” Noone takes you to magical worlds, post-apocalyptic wastelands and divine labyrinths with the scores of some of the greatest games ever!

At this special concert, you will hear music from World of Warcraft, Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil, Fortnite and Fallout, among others. On top of that, the orchestra will perform songs from Nintendo, featuring Super Mario, Pokemon and many more Nintendo heroes. Will you be joining in on this thrilling adventure?

Eímear Noone

The Irish conductor and composer Eímear Noone has written music for 26 films and video games, including some of the most beloved soundscapes in World of Warcraft. In 2020, she became the first female conductor to perform at the Academy Awards ceremony (Oscar) and her concerts, featuring video game and film scores, sell out all over the world. There is even a documentary about this unique woman that is currently being developed.

“It is particularly moving to see orchestra musicians working on a piece I have written: it creates a personal bond," Noone told Séverine Meers in an interview in March 2023. "Video game music is to a certain extent a combination of classical programme music and film music. The major themes in video game music work very well on the concert stage because they are very similar in structure, thematic and harmonic material, to classical programme music. In both cases, the intention is to paint a picture, to take the audience along through the imagination."

Experience the SummerConcerts at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam

This concert is part of the SummerConcerts in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In July and August, you can enjoy beautiful classical concerts, swinging jazz and pop and legendary film music. Are you feeling the summer vibes already? You can enjoy a CHANDON Garden Spritz-cocktail in the interval and after many concerts there is a Meet & Greet or a DJ after the concert. The SummerConcerts are powered by VriendenLoterij.