North Carolina Symphony Orchestra Tickets

I not only attended the concert - I was given the opportunity to perform. Play with the Pros is a great concept. The venue was amazing. The weather held out, and it was a fun time overall. Show up early, get the picnic set, close friends watching...then perform with the symphony... It was like old times! The acoustics were surprisingly solid for an outdoor venue. The selections were great for a novice audience. Nothing too abstract or obscure to scare folks away. Also, not all trite crowd-pleasers either. Would do it again and would recommend friends to attend. Great family event. Later in the season would be tough at Koka Booth... with steamy NC weather, but early in the season, in the spring... AWESOME!

I took my two grandsons 12 and 17 who had never heard a symphony Orchestra play live. The hook was "you guys know all about video game music, you are my experts" Would you like to attend a concert of video game music?" I asked each boy separatly and both said "Cool, Yeh- that would be fun." And fun it was. I did not tell them about the video screen that would show parts of the games while the orchestra played. That was my extra surprize. We ordered our picnic food on-line. It was waiting as promised when we arrived. Parking was easy and the staff very helpful. I did not know about chairs but the rentals were convienent. We had a brief but intense shower in the second half of the program but our seating gave us a little protection. My husband and I have attended many concert performances but this one was especially fun for it allowed our very "hip" grandsons to experience the symphony in a way that I hope will bring them back for some of the classical genre that we so love. It was womderful to see so many young people, children and 20/30 somethings that we don't see in standard programs. Hopefully the seeds planted by this new but excellent music performance will sprout symphony goers and supporters for years to come.

I am not an avid game player, but I still enjoyed the display of video clips that accompanied their melodical themes. Some images were well-coordinated with the emotion of the music. The performance honored a subculture and its history which enhanced my perspective towards gaming as a respected hobby. People all over the world of all ages identify themselves through these games, and they have invested limitless time, conversation, and money towards this lifestyle. To bring that universal entertainment into the "high" art of symphony was an innovative and inspiring combination. The instrumental aspect was of course, superb, as to be expected. The show was also enriched by famous guests that joined the players, and the host shared informative facts about the games' statistics and creation. It felt both personal and professional; the band played on with a spirit of determination and positive energy despite the rain. I purchased the CD / DVD which is a decent production from Prague to serve as a memory of the event, but it couldn't really compare, and it lacked several of the most popular games (Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy). I also loved that the show was conducted at the park in Cary because it was family friendly. My public soapbox would be a request that such events offer less expensive ticket deals so they can be available to the "common" man & woman who unfortunately, don't get exposure and hence, don't develop appreciation for such events or feel limited in their ability to attend them.

We really enjoyed the "video game" symphony. The music, sound and grounds were awesome. Very nice place !!!!!!

Excellent show and beautiful setting!!! Great place to pinic and sit under the stars!

Anyone who grew up with Nintendo or Sega will love this walk down memory lane. Listening to the music of long loved games like Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, and Sonic the Hedgehog, brought back a lot of fun memories. The venue was beautiful and the atmosphere was very relaxed.

This event never ceases to amaze me. Event though a rain storm swept in close to the end an soaked many of us, the music and images kept us glued to our seats and to the screen.

For the most part it was awesome. I would have suggested more music that the gamers would have been into. Some of the metroid music, metal gear solid, final fantasy 7 and 8 music. i know there were time constraints , however some of the other stuff could have been left out. Over all though it was an awesome performance.i would go again. Cant beleive there was no MGS music

So, even though it started raining 3/4 of the way through the concert, and everyone got soaked, this concert was entirely worth it all. The music was of course spectacular, the orchestra was amazing, the chorus was wonderful. Altogether a fantastic show!

It was a nice evening, and nostalgic for the parents to hear and see snippets of games gone by. My younger children enjoyed the pieces from the games they were familiar with. However, I think that the ones that enjoyed this event the most were probably the teen to young adult gamers; most of the music came from the more sophisticated games that they play.