Marwan Pablo teams up with conductor Nayer Nagui at the Red Bull Symphonic in Cairo, Egypt, on December 7, 2024, uniting modern beats with orchestral mastery

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5 of the most iconic Red Bull Symphonic performances from around the world

Where classical meets chaos, discover the five most unforgettable Red Bull Symphonic moments - you've never heard an orchestra like this.

Written by Emily Rooney

4 min readPublished on 24.04.2025 · 15:14 UTC

Red Bull Symphonic has seen some truly great musical collaborations - combining classical music with other forms and merging artists of wildly different genres - all to create a unique musical experience and expand the limits of an orchestra. To celebrate this we decided to take a look at some of the outstanding Red Bull Symphonic performances that have gone down across the world. When contemporary meets classical music, magic happens!

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Metro Boomin: Red Bull Symphonic LA 2023

The Making of Red Bull Symphonic with Metro Boomin

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The Making of Red Bull Symphonic with Metro Boomin

Metro Boomin reimagines his biggest hits with a full orchestra and special guests at Red Bull Symphonic in LA.

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A performance that's definitely one for the books is Metro Boomin's, where he addressed the sold-out Red Bull Symphonic audience at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Clad in a black tuxedo and dark shades, Metro Boomin served as part maestro, part hype man and part de facto DJ, revving the crowd up as the musicians moved from one hit to the next.

Metro Boomin at Red Bull Symphonic in Los Angeles, USA. — Conducting affairs at Red Bull Symphonic
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Metro Boomin and Anthony Parnther at Red Bull Symphonic on Los Angeles, CA, USA on October 26, 2023 — Metro Boomin works the crowd
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During a riveting 90-minute set alongside a 43-piece orchestra, Metro Boomin delivered an outstanding performance. Part of what made his material prime for an orchestral treatment is his tendency to feature string and brass sounds in his soundscapes. For Am I Dreaming, a song he composed for the blockbuster 2023 film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the musicians – particularly the violinists – brought additional depth and texture to Metro’s already layered composition.

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Camo & Krooked: Red Bull Symphonic Vienna 2020

The Austrian drum and bass duo known for pushing sonic boundaries, Camo & Krooked brought an electrifying twist to the Red Bull Symphonic stage. Their bold and high-energy spectacle showcased Red Bull Symphonic's mission: to blur the lines between classical tradition and contemporary innovation.

Christian Kolonovits, Camo & Krooked perform during the Red Bull Symphonic Concert at the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Austria on February 1, 2020. — Camo & Crooked joined Christian Kolonovits for the first Red Bull Symphonic
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An outstanding milestone in their artistic work was the premiere of Red Bull Symphonic, received with great enthusiasm in 2020, where they combined their electronic beats with a classical orchestra for the first time. Now for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss, Red Bull Symphonic will return to Vienna in June and September 2025 for a very special show with Camo & Krooked and Christian Kolonovits.

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Camo & Krooked rework Ember

Camo & Krooked reinterpret their single Ember with Christian Kolonovits and the Max Steiner Orchestra.

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Rick Ross: Red Bull Symphonic Atlanta 2022

The Making of Red Bull Symphonic with Rick Ross

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Rick Ross: Orchestra Noir

Rick Ross and acclaimed all-Black symphony Orchestra Noir bring Red Bull Symphonic to Atlanta.

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Rick Ross and Orchestra Noir gave a sold-out crowd in Atlanta a night to remember. Taking place at the prestigious Atlanta Symphony Hall, Red Bull Symphonic with Rick Ross was a night of collaboration between hip-hop and classical music featuring Ross performing alongside Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers and his acclaimed all-Black symphony, Orchestra Noir.

Rick Ross performing for Red Bull Symphonic — Rick Ross at Red Bull Symphonic in Atlanta
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Rick Ross performing for Red Bull Symphonic — Rick Ross performs with Orchestra Noir.
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Ross, the man behind the Maybach Music Group, a record label that's home to Ross himself as well as artists such as Wale, Meek Mill, French Montana and Omarion, headlined Red Bull Symphonic's American debut. Orchestra Noir and Ross went down memory lane with a number of Ross's hits including Here I Am, Hustlin, 9 Piece, Bag of Money, Hustle Hard, B.M.F., Aston Martin Music and Diced Pineapples.

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Marwan Pablo - Red Bull Symphonic Cairo 2024

Who knew that rap and a classical orchestra would work so well? The Red Bull Symphonic performance with Marwan Pablo was a groundbreaking fusion of classical and contemporary music, showcasing the Egyptian trap star's dynamic style alongside a full live orchestra. Held in Cairo, the event redefined musical boundaries by blending Pablo's hard-hitting verses with rich symphonic arrangements, creating an electrifying experience for fans.

Marwan Pablo performs an exhilarating set at Red Bull Symphonic in Cairo, Egypt, on December 7, 2024, blending orchestral sounds with dynamic rap artistry — Marwan Pablo electrifies Red Bull Symphonic in Cairo
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Egyptian artist Marwan Pablo ignites the stage with a fusion of symphonic sounds during Red Bull Symphonic in Cairo on December 7, 2024. — Marwan Pablo put on a show for the fans
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The orchestral interpretations elevated his tracks to new heights, adding emotional depth and cinematic flair to his gritty, raw sound. As one of the most anticipated musical collaborations in the region, the performance highlighted both Pablo’s artistic evolution and Red Bull Symphonic’s commitment to pushing creative limits in music.

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Seiler und Speer: Red Bull Symphonic Vienna 2022

Seiler und Speer fulfilled a life's dream at Red Bull Symphonic at the Vienna Konzerthaus: together with conductor and mastermind Christian Kolonovits, their band, the Max Steiner Orchestra, and special guests, the combination of Austropop and classical sounds celebrated a phenomenal premiere.

Seiler und Speer, Christian Kolonovits seen during Red Bull Symphonic in Vienna, Austria on Febuary 10, 2022 — Seiler und Speer and Christian Kolonovits during Red Bull Symphonic
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Seiler und Speer, Christian Kolonovits seen during Red Bull Symphonic at the Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna Austria, February 9 2022 — Seiler und Speer singing up a storm at Red Bull Symphonic
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Find out more about Red Bull Symphonic here and see if there is a performance coming to a city near you.

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The Making of Red Bull Symphonic with Metro Boomin

Metro Boomin reimagines his biggest hits with a full orchestra and special guests at Red Bull Symphonic in LA.

Rick Ross: Orchestra Noir

Rick Ross and acclaimed all-Black symphony Orchestra Noir bring Red Bull Symphonic to Atlanta.

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