Petrobras Symphony Orchestra celebrates 50 years with game soundtracks in São Paulo

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Petrobras Symphony Orchestra presents two commemorative concerts this weekend in São Paulo . A classical concert featuring works by Rossini and Tchaikovsky; and a multiplayer concert featuring video game soundtracks.

The classical concert, conducted by maestro Isaac Karabtchevsky , will take place this Saturday, the 2nd, starting at 8 p.m., at the Teatro Cultura Artística. Tickets for this performance are already sold out. The program begins with the overture to Rossini's La Gazza Ladra , a two-act opera known for its rhythmic energy and orchestral brilliance. Next, the audience will be led through one of the most iconic works of the Romantic repertoire: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. Divided into four intense movements, the work explores themes of destiny, resilience, and hope.

The Multiplayer concert will be conducted by Felipe Prazeres on Sunday the 3rd, starting at 2 pm, at the Sabesp Frei Caneca Theater. The program aims to celebrate pop culture, with orchestral arrangements for games such as Super Mario , Street Fighter , Mortal Kombat , and Fortnite . Interested parties can pick up tickets on the event website .

Following its performances in São Paulo, the Petrobras Symphony Orchestra has a schedule of performances in the south of the country, visiting Porto Alegre, Novo Hamburgo, Blumenau, and Florianópolis. Founded by conductor Armando Prazeres, the orchestra's hallmark is its versatility and commitment to democratizing access to concert music, integrating repertoires ranging from classical to popular. Under the artistic direction of conductor Isaac Karabtchevsky, the Petrobras Symphony Orchestra tours nationwide with concerts that combine tradition and modernity. See the performance schedule .