Philadelphia Orchestra GPGSO Grows Rapidly with Video Game Music
The Greater Philadelphia Greater Symphony Orchestra (GPGSO), under co-music director and conductor Gary Clark, is experiencing rapid growth by performing video game classics like "Rainbow Road" and the theme from "Sonic the Hedgehog." Clark attributes this success to Philadelphia's culture of niche, DIY music scenes. The orchestra's expansion has not surprised its other organizers, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN.
Key facts
- GPGSO stands for Greater Philadelphia Greater Symphony Orchestra.
- Gary Clark is co-music director and conductor of GPGSO.
- The orchestra performs video game music such as 'Rainbow Road' and 'Sonic the Hedgehog' theme.
- Rapid growth is attributed to Philadelphia's niche, DIY music scenes.
- The growth was not a shock to the orchestra's organizers.
- Source: Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN.
Entities
Artists
- Gary Clark
Institutions
- Greater Philadelphia Greater Symphony Orchestra
- Philadelphia Inquirer
- MSN
Locations
- Philadelphia
- United States