Scenes from Life: Creativity

Santa Monica Symphony
Pola Benke, conductor

This concert celebrates the creative power of music to tell stories across generations. Featuring classical masterpieces that have appeared in popular video games — including works by Dukas, Grieg, Bach, and Mussorgsky — alongside original game soundtracks from God of War, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros., the program bridges tradition and innovation in a journey through imagination, drama, and invention.

Program
Program highlights include Paul Dukas, Edvard Grieg, and Modest Mussorgsky.