EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 24 MIN
Roll over, Beethoven! Why your symphony is playing video games
from Meet Me Here · host KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
Symphonies have long struggled with shrinking audiences, yet some classical performances are packing concert halls with music from video games, TV shows like Game of Thrones, new and old pop charts, and blockbuster movies. You can find string quartets performing Taylor Swift, the music of TOOL, and classic hip hop. At the Seattle Symphony it's Andrew Joslyn's job to produce pop culture mashups that will get newbies through the door. He's the Symphony's associate director of popular programming, and he speaks with host Dyer Oxley about putting these shows together, and his path to Benaroya Hall from starting violin at age five. You can support shows like Meet Me Here at https://donate.kuow.org/donate/meetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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As symphonies continue to struggle with shrinking audiences, many have found new life, and audiences, through pop culture. You’re just as likely to find performances of video game or movie scores at your local concert hall. Even major artists like Rick Ross or LeAnn Rimes. In fact, the Seattle Symphony has someone whose job is to bring pop culture to Benaroya Hall.
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Roll over, Beethoven! Why your symphony is playing video games
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