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Register by October 17 to Secure Your Spot!
| Registration Type | Member Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration (Sept. 11-Oct.3) | $750 |
| General Registration (Oct. 4-Oct.17) | $850 |
Community School of Music and Arts
230 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA 94040
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gladiator-to-genshin-impact-inspire-innovate-tickets-1028286541727
Tickets: $15-40 Advanced, $20-45 at the door, youth 13 and under are free
Voices of Silicon Valley (VoSV) celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert featuring music from the Academy Award-nominated score of Gladiator and select pieces from the video game Genshin Impact. This dynamic performance blends music, multimedia, and technology to engage contemporary audiences. "This concert aligns with our mission to provide a platform for avant-garde musical collaborations," says VoSV Board President Andy Liu.
The concert showcases music by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard from Gladiator, which won Best Picture at the 2001 Academy Awards. Other notable works include selections from the video game soundtracks of Genshin Impact and Portal 2, alongside Peter Shin's Grammy Award-winning composition Bits Torn from Words. Shin's work explores themes of mental health and healing through elements of Korean culture.
One of the highlights of From Gladiator to Genshin Impact is the premiere of a commissioned piece by composer Alexander Frank, featuring lyrics written by ChatGPT. Additionally, the ensemble will perform Arnold Schoenberg’s choral masterpiece Friede auf Erden and present the California premiere of a new piano work by Lei Liang, a Grawemeyer award-winning composer. Liang's music is inspired by the sounds of nature, particularly recordings from deep in the ocean.
"Voices of Silicon Valley is dedicated to addressing important social issues through diverse musical programs," says Artistic Director Cyril Deaconoff. "We are thrilled to present works by Chinese and Korean composers while also focusing on themes like mental health and environmental awareness."
If you are a member of the media and you would like to cover our concert, please let us know and we will provide you with a complimentary ticket.