Pop culture and orchestra combine for Video Games Live

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St. Petersburg, FL -- When you think of the Florida Orchestra, you probably think of music from Bach, Beethoven, maybe even Broadway. 

Friday night, however, was a chance for music lovers to engage their inner gaming geek. 

World of Warcraft was just one of the Video Games Live selections.

PHOTOS: View photos of the performance here

Video game composer Tommy Tallarico helped create the 120-musician show featuring music from games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Brothers, Zelda, and Halo combining interactive games with music at the Mahaffey Theater-- one of 50 shows worldwide.

Tallarico has been a video game composer for more than 20 years working on music for games like Tony Hawk Pro Skater and James Bond. 

He told 10 News that Video Games Live is a show for everyone with the excitement of a rock concert. It's an opportunity for young people to appreciate the symphony. The show started 10 years ago and Friday's performance was the first in St. Petersburg.

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