GC in Concert
Starting from 2003, five critically acclaimed annual concerts took place in the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, all of which attracted a sold-out crowd of 2000 people. In their role as official opening ceremonies of the GC – Games Convention, the events from 2003 to 2006 included various speeches and presentations by German politicians and spokespersons of the industry, such as game designer Will Wright.
The First Symphonic Game Music Concert in 2003 marked the first orchestral video game music event outside of Japan. It was the only GC – Games Convention concert to feature the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, whereas subsequent events were performed by the FILMharmonic Orchestra from Prague. Over the years, more musicians such as Seiji Honda and Rony Barrak were introduced to support the orchestra, with the Fourth Symphonic Game Music Concert using a live choir and the pipe organ of the Gewandhaus for the first time.
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