The magical symphony orchestra
A new game offers insights into the world of the orchestra.
What instruments are there in a symphony orchestra? How do they work together? And what is harmony? From September 2024, a new game by brothers Arthur and Victor Abs will provide answers to these and many other questions. It was developed especially for the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and is aimed at children aged 6 to 9. They will be guided through the game by Pip the mouse, Fidelia the spider and Gustav the ghost: All three live in the Tonhalle Zurich and have had their own experiences with music and the orchestra..
The award-winning game "Beethoven // Opus 360" in autumn 2023 showed how the Abs brothers bring classical music and the gaming world together. Anyone who put on virtual reality goggles could accompany Beethoven as a coach in a rap battle. Numerous school classes and concertgoers tried out the game in the vestibule of the Tonhalle Zurich.
The new game can now be played at home - on a smartphone, tablet or computer. "Our aim is to familiarise children with the world of a symphony orchestra," says Arthur Abs. He and his brother were enthusiastic about classical music from an early age, "and we are convinced that we can convey this enthusiasm with a game in which you can tell stories in a completely different way than usual".
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