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4 epic 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.
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
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John Legend Live in LA
Watch John Legend perform with Metro Boomin at Red Bull Symphonic.
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 works the crowd
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On top of his game
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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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Am I Dreaming live
Watch Am I Dreaming featuring A$AP Rocky and Roisee live at Red Bull Symphonic.
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Camo & Krooked: Red Bull Symphonic Vienna 2020
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Camo & Krooked rework Ember
Camo & Krooked reinterpret their single Ember with Christian Kolonovits and the Max Steiner Orchestra.
USA's Metro Boomin feat. A$AP Rocky & Roisee:
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Am I Dreaming live
Watch Am I Dreaming featuring A$AP Rocky and Roisee live at Red Bull Symphonic.
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.
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.
Rick Ross: Red Bull Symphonic Atlanta 2022
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 at Red Bull Symphonic in Atlanta
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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.
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 electrifies Red Bull Symphonic in Cairo
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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.