Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

The Music of Inon Zur

On November 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM, the LAJS spent a night reveling in the works of award-winning Israeli-American composer Inon Zur that transported us to other-worldly places. Enjoy an image gallery featuring Inon Zur, soloist Emily Bear, and the LAJS.

The LA Jewish Symphony traveled through Inon Zur’s video game scores, including the World Premiere performance of the Suite from Syberia: The World Before, featuring Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pianist Emily Bear. It tells the story of a young pianist in 1937, whose music offers hope amid the growing threat of fascism in Europe. Zur joined as a special guest to perform the Fallout Medley Suite on piano.

With his more than 50 emotional and soul-stirring video game scores, Zur takes inspiration from Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Gershwin when creating the music for games played by millions of fans around the world. Zur’s music takes center stage in this special event, which also featured concert suites of Zur’s work in the Dragon Age series, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, and the game Starfield.

Pianist Emily Bear, composer Inon Zur, and Maestra Green take their final bow at the end of the evening.
Maestra Noreen Green conducting at the Soraya.
Maestra Noreen Green conducts the Symphony.
Vocalist Jillian Aversa performs excerpts from Zur’s score for the popular video game franchise Dragon Age.
The orchestra in front of the title card for the video game Syberia: The World Before.
The orchestra in front of the title card for the video game Syberia: The World Before.
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning pianist Emily Bear.
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning pianist Emily Bear.
Photo Credit: Luis Luque | Luque Photography

PRESS

Starfield Composer Announces US Concert With Symphony
Article by Andrew Heaton, GameRant
November 17, 2022

Interview with Inon Zur on Syberia: The World Before and More
Article by Patrick Gann, RPGFan
November 1, 2022

The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and Inon Zur present a world premiere
Interview by Kate Remington, Music Respawn (WSHU Public Radio)
October 26, 2022

Maestra Noreen Green discusses Composer Inon Zur and his upcoming performance with the LA Jewish Symphony
Interview by Thor Streingraber, Executive and Artistic Director of The Soraya
October 24, 2022