Spectacular music from the cult game is coming, and fans have also discovered an incredible Croatian connection

Ten years of the iconic soundtrack in a new guise

As stated in the announcement, exactly ten years after the release of the game that redefined anr and set new standards for RPG worlds, on November 24 Zagreb will become one of the stops of the big European tour. For the first time, the audience will have the opportunity to live the emotional and powerful compositions that accompanied the adventures of Geralt of Rivia. However, this is not an ordinary concert. According to the organizers, this is more than a nostalgic return to Kaer Morhen and Novigrad. The music is specially arranged for an orchestra of fourteen musicians, and the whole spectacle will be conducted by Marcin Przybyłowicz, one of the original composers of the music for the game, which guarantees an authentic and unique experience.

The success of this tour moreć was confirmed by last year’s performances, when halls across the continent were sold out. This year’s European tour covers over twenty-five cities, from Dublin to Milan, and the fact that Zagreb is on that prestigious list confirms Croatia’s status as an important destination for major cultural events. Given that Muzika.hr regularly covers announcements of the biggest concerts, such as the Summer Series in the Pula Arena where Lorde and Moby perform, this announcement fits perfectly into their program of following key musical events.

Excitement on social networks and an unexpected link

Reactions to the announcement were immediate and extremely positive. Fans flooded the post with comments, and the most frequent question was: “Where to buy tickets?”, which testified to the huge interest in this event. However, one comment in particular stood out and caused a lot of attention, revealing an interesting link between globally popular music and Croatian tradition. Namely, one user shared the information that the track “Widowmaker” from the game is actually a cover of the old Croatian folk song “Naranča”. This information further deepened the connection of the domestic audience with the music from the game and stimulated the discussion about the Slavic roots that are deeply woven into the Witcher world.

This announcement once again confirms that the boundaries between subcultures, such as gaming, and so-called high culture, such as orchestral music, are increasingly fading. Concerts based on music from video games are becoming a global phenomenon that attracts a wide audience, and the arrival of The Witcher 3 Live in Concert in Zagreb will surely be one of the most anticipated musical events of the year. While fans are impatiently waiting for further information about ticket sales, one thing is certain – November in Zagreb will be a sign of magic, ghosts and unforgettable music.