Zelda Symphony Orchestra Hits NJPAC

NJPAC, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in Newark, NJ is having the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Godesses with the NJ Symphony Orchestra performance this weekend. Tickets might still be available for Saturday, Aug. 10th at 8pm.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra syncs original music and images from the successful media franchise into a dynamic performance featuring  a four-movement symphony played by the NJSO. Fans can relive their favorite moments through the adventurous music of Nintendo composer and sound director Koji Kondo (Super Mario Bros.). Wired.com describes it as "an amazing musical experience."
Beyond its 15 video games, Zelda’s popularity has generated a book series, a comic book, a Saturday morning cartoon and even a breakfast cereal. More than 62 million copies of the game have been sold since its introduction in 1986. The most recent edition, Skyward Sword, set a new record for the franchise, selling more than 550,000 copies in a week.
Conductor Susie Benchasil Seiter is a prolific conductor and orchestrator of film, television and video games. She is best known for orchestrating The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses and, more recently, the popular franchise Smurfs 2. She is currently at work on the next concert tour of Pirates of the Caribbean Live.
A costume contest, with prizes, will be held on stage before the performance.