Special projects
mega.musik 'Symphonic Games'
With 'Symphonic Games', the Sinfonieorchester Basel presents an innovative project that combines the world of classical music with the world of video game music. Many games, such as World of Warcraft and Legend of Zelda, are often accompanied by a symphony orchestra. However, passionate gamers rarely have the opportunity to experience this music live.
This project combines the well-known soundtracks of these games with a composition created especially for the project. Young people will have the opportunity to accompany video game composer Michel Barengo in the composition process and to actively participate in the creation of the work.
Performances:
School performance
Tue, 13 May 2025, 10 am
Public performance
Tue, 13 May 2025, 7.30 pm
Venue: Stadtcasino Basel, Musiksaal
The project is part of 'Zusammen. Insieme. Ensemble' initiative of orchester.ch, the Association of Swiss Professional Orchestras.
'Symphonic Games' Workshop
Do you love video games and music? Then this free workshop is for you! Many games, such as World of Warcraft or Legend of Zelda, already feature stunning symphonic music. But you rarely get the chance to experience this music live. In our 'Symphonic Games' concert, we combine the familiar melodies with a brand new composition created especially for this project.
What can you expect?
- Kick-off workshop: develop ideas for the new composition with video game composer Michel Barengo
- Live composition on YouTube: watch Michel Barengo create the composition live and ask him questions directly
- Workshop: find out how your ideas have been incorporated into the music and work on how you, as a gamer, can actively influence the music during the performance
We invite young people from the age of 12 and young adults to accompany video game composer Michel Barengo through the composition process and to actively participate. Young people can either participate in their free time or as a group in a school context.
Dates:
For everyone:
- Sat, 7 September 2024, 10–12 am: Kick-off workshop at the Probezentrum Picassoplatz
- Sat, 16 November 2024, 11–12 am: Live composition on YouTube
- Sat, 8 February 2025, 10–12 am: Second workshop at the Probezentrum Picassoplatz
Optional:
- Fri, 2 May 2025, 9.30–12.30 am: Rehearsal with the symphony orchestra at the Probezentrum Picassoplatz
- Sat, 10 May 2025, 9.30–12.30 am: Further rehearsal at the Probezentrum Picassoplatz
- Mon, 12 May 2025, 9.30–12.30 am: Final rehearsal at the Stadtcasino Basel
- Tue, 13 May 2025, 10–11 am: Concert at the Stadtcasino Basel (school performance)
- Tue, 13 May 2025, 7.30–8.30 pm: Concert at the Stadtcasino Basel (evening performance)
Registration & Enquiries:
Please register by email to Lana Zickgraf by 1 September 2024. Whether you want to participate in your free time or as a school group – everyone is welcome!
Thierstein Fiddlers
The first string class was started in 2013, enabling all interested primary school pupils on the island to learn a string instrument free of charge. After many years of successful cooperation, this has developed into the association 'Orchesterschule Insel'. Since August 2020, further string classes have been started at Thierstein Primary School, enabling all interested pupils to learn a string instrument. The children will be taught weekly by musicians from the Sinfonieorchester Basel. Together with the professionals, programmes are also developed for the big concert stage, such as the side-by-side concert at the Probezentrum Picassoplatz.