{
  "id": 10389221,
  "title": "Castlevania's Iconic Soundtrack Gets Its Own Symphony, Brought to Life by a 25-Piece Power Rock Orchestra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/castlevanias-iconic-soundtrack-gets-its-own-symphony-brought-to-life",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/castlevanias-iconic-soundtrack-gets-its-own-symphony-brought-to-life-by-a-25-piece-power-rock-orchestra"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Konami is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the iconic Castlevania series with an extravagant symphony, bringing the game's legendary tunes to life in three major cities. Set to tour the fan-favorite soundtracks from the original Castlevania release up to the latest modern titles, the 25-piece power rock orchestra promises an unforgettable auditory experience. This unique concert, orchestrated by Adam Hoskins, is a first-ever live performance of music from the upcoming release, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.\n\nThe symphony will feature beloved tracks such as Bloody Tears, Vampire Killer, Divine Bloodlines, and Dracula's Castle from Symphony of the Night. Scheduled to take place on March 13 in Tokyo, March 14 in London, and March 26 in Los Angeles, the event will be held respectively at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Eventim Apollo, and Dolby Theatre. Tickets for each event will be accessible via the official website, with pre-sales for the Tokyo show available via a lottery system starting on October 1, and general sales commencing later.\n\nKonami has officially licensed this event, making it one of the few Castlevania concerts with the publisher's support. For those eager to experience the magic of Castlevania's music live, there's an opportunity to watch a similar performance in 2019 by the Youth Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Michiru Yamane, the original composer of the series' symphonic rock soundtracks. Additionally, fans can anticipate the upcoming Belmont's Curse game, releasing on October 15, 2026.",
  "summary": "Konami is celebrating Castlevania’s 40th birthday with a special symphony made up of a 25-member rock orchestra that will bring the series’ iconic sounds to fans in Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles.",
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}