The Symphony of the Spirits – Featuring music from Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Ori and the Blind Forest
Lauded by the critics and millions of fans worldwide, Ori and the Will of the Wisps quickly gained the reputation of being a masterpiece, with special merit given to its unforgettable score by Gareth Coker. Together with Ori and the Blind Forest, both of these universally acclaimed soundtracks formed the musical material of The Symphony of the Spirits, the second concert of Game Music Festival 2022.
March 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
£25 – £95
Concert schedule
Join us for unforgettable evenings where your favorite game soundtracks come alive through the power of a full symphony orchestra.
17:30 - 18:10
Live Q&A Gareth Coker and Alex Moukala
VIP onlyThose sessions will be a unique opportunity to have closer look into the world of music and sounds of contemporary video games.
Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall
This session is for VIP ticket holders only
VIP only19:00 - 20:50
The Symphony of the Spirits - Concert
Featuring music from Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Ori and the Blind Forest
Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
21:00 - 22:00
Meet&Greet - Gareth Coker
VIP onlyLevel 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall
This session is for VIP ticket holders only
VIP onlyFEATURED MUSIC
Artists & Performers
Philharmonia Orchestra
Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century.
Hertfordshire Chorus
Known for commissioning new music, high-quality yet passionate singing, tackling difficult, rarely performed music as well as much-loved and well-known pieces and is one of the UK’s finest symphonic choirs.
Robert Kurdybacha
Conductor
Conductor, composer, arranger and teacher. A conductor in several dozen chamber and symphonic premieres and an original performer with particular emphasis on 20th and 21st century music.
Kristin Naigus
Woodwind virtuoso
A professional oboist from central Florida, where she freelances seasonally with countless symphony orchestras and is a remote session musician for tv and video games.
Gareth Coker
Composer I Producer
British composer and producer working in Los Angeles. He is known for his melodically driven scores, unique soundscapes, and attention to detail and execution in the application of how music emotionally relates and connects to a game's players.
Louise Blain
Host
Previously broadcaster, writer, and consultant specialising in horror and video games, now creative lead at Blumhouse Games.
Find Your way to the venue
Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
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Media pack & posters
Together with Ori and the Blind Forest, both of these universally acclaimed soundtracks comprise the musical programme of The Symphony of the Spirits, the second concert of Game Music Festival 2022. These arrangements have been created by maestro Robert Kurdybacha, who is no stranger to the music of video games – he has arranged several fan-favourite symphonies for previous editions of the festival. Gareth Coker will also attend this very special occasion at the Royal Festival Hall. The performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Hertfordshire Chorus will take the audience on a journey through Ori’s world as never before.
