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    Nerd Alert

    Pop culture, meet classical music: The Legend of Zelda comes alive at AnnetteStrauss Square

    Alex Bentley
    Oct 9, 2012 | 9:27 am

    For children of the '80s, there are two video game franchises that stand above all others: Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. Their soundtracks were the soundtracks of our childhoods, and although most of us have long moved on to other things, anytime we hear that music, it brings back a rush of nostalgia.

    Concert producer Jason Michael Paul is counting on that nostalgia, among other things, when he brings The Legend of Zelda - Symphony of the Goddesses to Annette Strauss Square on October 12, with a little help from the Dallas POPS Orchestra.

    The concert is a complete four-movement symphony played by Dallas POPS live and synced up with footage from the multiple Zelda games Nintendo has put out over the past 25 years. This is actually the second time the show has been in Dallas this year, as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra also presented the show at the Meyerson Symphony Center back in January.

    Paul has a long history with the video game industry. He has also produced a Final Fantasy-themed concert and one called Play! that incorporates multiple video games. He sat down with CultureMap Dallas to discuss his inspirations and what to expect Friday night.

     CultureMap: What made you decide to bring together video games and classical music in the first place?

     Jason Michael Paul: I had been working in the opera and classical music genres with Luciano Pavarotti and the Three Tenors, while also maintaining my [involvement in] video games. When the opportunity came to present a show with Final Fantasy, another wildly popular franchise, I just thought that it was the perfect hybrid of a show — great classical music combined with video games. A dream show, if you will, of all of my passions.

     CM: What made The Legend of Zelda an obvious choice for this treatment?

     JMP: It has over 25 years of history, something that resonates with me personally. I've been a Zelda fan since it first came out, and the music that [Nintendo composer and sound director] Koji Kondo has written for this game lends itself perfectly to a symphony.

     CMD: Do you find working with different orchestras pretty smooth in general?

     JMP: I've been doing this for over 10 years, so I've kind of got it down to a science at this point. My experience is getting easier and easier; the caliber and the musicianship of the orchestras that we do hire is excellent. A lot of the people in the orchestra world are starting to see what benefits they can get from presenting such shows as mine.

     CMD: This concert seems like an obvious draw for video game/Zelda fans, but what could you say to your typical classical music fan to convince them to come out?

     JMP: You don't have to be a Zelda fan to appreciate the quality of musicianship, nor do you have to be a Zelda fan to appreciate the arrangements that have been written or the music we perform. We present a four-movement symphony devoted to The Legend of Zelda and essentially it's a retelling [of that saga] through the music and the visuals. It really speaks to pop culture, and it's giving credit where credit is due.

     CMD: Because this will be outside at Annette Strauss Square instead of inside the Meyerson, how do you think that will affect the acoustics or performance?

     JMP: In my opinion, I always like outdoor shows better, provided the weather permits. I think it's always more special when it's under the stars; it just adds to the moment and the mood.

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    Game of Thrones news

    60 iconic Game of Thrones costumes come to Dallas-Fort Worth museum

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Jul 23, 2025 | 9:08 am
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    Winter is coming to Arlington in October: "Game of Thrones: The Exhibition," featuring original costumes, props, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the groundbreaking HBO series, will make its worldwide debut at the Arlington Museum of Art on October 4.

    Curated for the Arlington museum in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) and the Game of Thrones production archives team, the exhibition will showcase more than 60 costumes from all eight seasons of the show, including Daenerys Targaryen’s regal dragon-scale gowns and Jon Snow’s battle-worn Night’s Watch gear.

    They'll be accompanied by behind-the-scenes insights, images, and design sketches that show the craftsmanship and historical influences behind the looks.

    "The collection highlights the vision and detail of the show’s award-winning costume designer and the hundreds of talented production designers, set builders, and other specialty artisans," says a release. "'Game of Thrones: The Exhibition' transports visitors into the heart of the realm, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the artistry, craftsmanship, and storytelling that brought the epic series to life."

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    The costumes and props offer an opportunity for GOT fans who've been missing the series since it ended in 2019 to relive the adventure of the Westeros.

    Game of Thrones was a fantasy drama series that followed a war of succession among competing noble families for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and other threats to their kingdoms. It aired on HBO for eight seasons, from April 2011 to May 2019, earning critical acclaim and worldwide fandom. The series is now available to stream on HBO Max.

    “This exhibition is more than a tribute to the world of Game of Thrones, it’s a celebration of the fandom that kept the story alive,” says AMA director of exhibitions Kendall Quirk in the release. “There are so many talented artists who brought the series to life through sets, graphic design, and costumes and we’re so thrilled to celebrate their work.”

    The exhibit is suitable for all ages, and content will appeal to both devoted fans and newcomers to the series, she adds.

    "Game of Thrones: The Exhibition" will run October 4, 2025-April 5, 2026. Tickets ($25) will go on sale August 1 on the Arlington Museum of Art website. Advance reservations are recommended.

    The Arlington Museum of Art is on a roll with exhibitions that tap into recent pop culture zeitgeist. The museum just completed a display of costumes and jewels from Disney films, as well as costumes from the 2024 blockbuster movie Wicked, and never-before-seen photos of Britain's late Princess Diana.

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