Serj Tankian’s Orca Symphony Makes Debut in Austria (Videos)

by | Nov 3, 2012

Serj Tankian’s Orca symphony made its live debut in Linz, Austria on Sunday with the Das Karussell Orchestra. Video footage of Act I and Act IV is below.

The project was written over the past few years utilizing non-traditional approaches to classical music. The concert was recorded for a future release expected out sometime next year.

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