Magical worlds, post-apocalyptic wastelands, godly labyrinths, and the home of your favourite                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Disney characters… On March 28 at the Jubilee Auditorium, audiences have the unique opportunity to delve
into these epic landscapes as award-winning video game composer and conductor Eímear Noone leads guest vocalist
Carly Smithson, the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to perform music inspired by
the world’s best-loved game soundtracks. The concert, features music inspired by some of the biggest games on the
planet including The Legend of Zelda, Halo, The Last of Us, Fortnite, Fallout, StarCraft and World of Warcraft.
As one of the leading conductors and composers in the world of gaming and film, Eímear is responsible for composing
some of the most enduring soundscapes on World of Warcraft and other best-selling games, some of which are included
in the program. Eímear has also recorded the soundtracks for Diablo III, StarCraft II, Overwatch, and has conducted and
recorded for Nintendo Touring and The Legend of Zelda franchise.

As video games have become a force in the world of arts and entertainment, millions of people have come to love the
sound of orchestral scores through playing them. Indeed, many of the best scores are recognized as esteemed works in
their own right, and Gamesymphonic provides a don’t-miss opportunity to hear them performed live with the full power of
the Calgary Phil Orchestra.

“Composers like Eímear Noone created some of the most iconic songs in games that have defined the industry.” – Wired
“If you have ever battled wolves at the gates of Draenor or helped Link rescue Princess Zelda then chances are you’ve
been moved by the music of Eímear Noone.” – The Times

About Eímear Noone
Los Angeles/Dublin based Eímear Noone is one of the world’s premier composers of video games scores. She is
responsible for some of the most enduring soundscapes on World of Warcraft and other best-selling video games.
Through her music on World of Warcraft, Eímear’s music has reached over 100 million people and continually inspired
players to invent and build new worlds for nearly 15 years. Her composition portfolio of 30 film, television, and videogame
titles have received multiple industry accolades including the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Video Game
Score.

Eímear conducts orchestras worldwide and has appeared with the San Francisco Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony,
Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and Danish National Symphony Orchestra, among
many others. She was chosen by Nintendo to conduct the first ever 3D filming of a game score and has recorded game
scores for Sony Interactive. She has also toured as a conductor with The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses,

a full four-movement symphony created from the themes from this iconic video game. Eímear was invited to conduct on
the 25th Anniversary recording, which set industry records for soundtrack sales.

As an advocate for creative women in technology and music, Eímear is also in demand as a speaker and radio host. She
is regularly invited to conferences and is the presenter for Classic FM’s gaming music show, High Score. Notably, Eímear
made history by becoming the first woman to conduct the Oscars’ Orchestra at 92nd Academy Awards in 2020.
About the Calgary Philharmonic

For seven decades, the Calgary Philharmonic has been bringing communities together through the power of music. A
pillar of the Calgary arts scene and one of Canada’s most celebrated live music ensembles, the Calgary Phil presents
more than 60 concerts a season across a wide range of programming — epic classics, thrilling collaborations, rockin’
pops, family fun, and much more. The Calgary Phil also engages thousands of children each season through innovative
and accessible Education and Outreach initiatives. In addition to 66 full-time orchestra musicians, the Calgary Phil is one
of two major symphony orchestras in Canada that has its own chorus of over 140 volunteer singers. In a typical season,
the Calgary Phil welcomes over 100,000 visitors, connecting audiences to live music experiences and serving the city of
Calgary by fostering creativity and belonging. Your Phil. Your Music.

Ticket Information: https://calgaryphil.com/events/gamesymphonic-with-eimear-noone-2026-03-28-730-pm/

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