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Title: Hyrule Castle
Game: The Legend of Zelda (Series)
Composer: Koji Kondo
Arranger: Francesco Berrett
Featuring: Zander Barrow (Oboe), Will Duis (Bassoon),
Theresa Menna (Choir-Soprano), Benji Shin (Cello), and Audrey Wiswakarma (Choir-Soprano)
The Legend of Zelda franchise is famous for its incredible games, and just as much for its incredible soundtrack. Each of the main characters has leitmotifs and themes that occur game after game, echoing the series’ themes of reincarnation and intertwined fates. Many of the games end with a climactic battle between the series’ main protagonists, Link and Zelda, and recurring antagonist, Ganondorf, in the imposing Hyrule Castle. This piece is a medley of the three characters’ main motifs, as well as the location in which the battle takes place. The piece also incorporates a number of other themes from across the nearly 40-year-old series
Full program from this concert:
umd.gamersymphony.org/docs/concert_programs/FL24%20GSO_Winter_MAIN!!2025.pdf
This piece was performed at our Fall 2024 Concert in Dekelboum Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances!
Official Website: umd.gamersymphony.org
Instagram: instagram.com/gamersymphonyumd
TikTok: tiktok.com/@gamersymphonyumd
Twitch: twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd
Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Antonino d'Urzo.
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 140+ musicians, including a full choir. Since our establishment in 2005, we have strived to promote video game music as an art form and to continue bringing video game worlds to life through orchestral arrangements - almost all of which are created by our own members.
For more information, visit umd.gamersymphony.org
Title: Hyrule Castle
Game: The Legend of Zelda (Series)
Composer: Koji Kondo
Arranger: Francesco Berrett
Featuring: Zander Barrow (Oboe), Will Duis (Bassoon),
Theresa Menna (Choir-Soprano), Benji Shin (Cello), and Audrey Wiswakarma (Choir-Soprano)
The Legend of Zelda franchise is famous for its incredible games, and just as much for its incredible soundtrack. Each of the main characters has leitmotifs and themes that occur game after game, echoing the series’ themes of reincarnation and intertwined fates. Many of the games end with a climactic battle between the series’ main protagonists, Link and Zelda, and recurring antagonist, Ganondorf, in the imposing Hyrule Castle. This piece is a medley of the three characters’ main motifs, as well as the location in which the battle takes place. The piece also incorporates a number of other themes from across the nearly 40-year-old series
Full program from this concert:
umd.gamersymphony.org/docs/concert_programs/FL24%20GSO_Winter_MAIN!!2025.pdf
This piece was performed at our Fall 2024 Concert in Dekelboum Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances!
Official Website: umd.gamersymphony.org
Instagram: instagram.com/gamersymphonyumd
TikTok: tiktok.com/@gamersymphonyumd
Twitch: twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd
Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Antonino d'Urzo.
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 140+ musicians, including a full choir. Since our establishment in 2005, we have strived to promote video game music as an art form and to continue bringing video game worlds to life through orchestral arrangements - almost all of which are created by our own members.
For more information, visit umd.gamersymphony.org
