Classical Californians: Riot Games Composers Vol 2

This week on Classical Californians, three of the composers behind the music at Riot Games: Bill Hemstapat, Alexander Temple, and J.D. Spears return for a deeper conversation about the music behind some of gaming's most beloved worlds. The trio, whose credits include League of Legends, Arcane, and Teamfight Tactics, share the classical works that influenced their creative journeys, discuss performances that have left a lasting impression, and feature music from their own scores for Arcane and League of Legends. Tune in Tonight at 7!

Mahler: Symphony No. 3, Ia. Kräftig. Entschieden [EXCERPT], Abbado; Wiener Philharmoniker

Tigran Hamasyan: Hayrapetakan Maghterg - Var. 2

John Williams: The Lost Boy Chase (from “Hook” Soundtrack)

Britten: Sinfonia Da Requiem: I. Lacrymosa. Andante ben misurato [EXCERPT], Hickox; London Symphony Orchestra

Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in A Minor: III. Allegro, Anastasia Kobekina, cello

Peter Graham: Metropolis 1927 [EXCERPT], Black Dyke Band, Nicholas Childs

Alex Temple: I Promised You (From Arcane), Ray Chen

JD Spears: Burden of Hope (From For Demacia: League of Legends OST), Bill Hemstapapt conducting

Chopin: Nocturne No. 13 in C Minor, Hayato Sumino

Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor: II. Scherzo. Bewegt, lebhaft - Trio. Schnell – Live [EXCERPT] Giulini; Wiener Philharmoniker