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What People are Saying…
“A powerful case for orchestral video game music — captivating younger audiences without compromising on artistic quality.”
— OVB Heimatzeitungen (Germany), Feb 2025
“Das Münchner Rundfunkorchester brachte die Musik aus Spielen wie Tomb Raider, Rise of the Ronin und Anno auf eine der größten Bühnen der Stadt.“
“The Munich Radio Orchestra brought music from games like Tomb Raider, Rise of the Ronin, and Anno to one of the city’s grandest stages.”
— XTgamer
“With passion and precision, Hardwick led the Münchner Rundfunkorchester through a genre-defying program that resonated beyond the gaming world.”
— OVB Kultur
“J. Aaron Hardwick’s conducting brings a programmatic energy and excitement to video game music, transforming a performance into an immersive storytelling experience. With deep understanding and expressive interpretation, he highlights the emotional core of each theme, bridging the worlds of gameplay and live performance seamlessly.”
— Derek Duke, Music Director, Blizzard Entertainment
“Der imposante Auftritt hat einmal mehr bewiesen, dass die Musik in Strategiespielen oftmals erheblich unterbewertet ist.”
“The commanding performance proved once again how music in strategy games is often significantly underrated.”
— XTgamer (Germany), Feb 2025
“J. Aaron Hardwick is a great conductor, producer, and educator, but first and foremost, he is a passionate and gifted musician. I have seen him conduct and collaborate with several orchestras, and his ability to bring my music to life under his baton was truly impressive.”
— Inon Zur, Emmy Award-winning Composer for Film & Games