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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Nate's Theme artwork

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Nate's Theme Greg Edmondson Conductor: Andrew Skeet Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Record label: X5 Catalogue ID: X5CD 114

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Aurora artwork

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Aurora Jeremy Soule Ensemble: Studio musicians Record label: DirectSong

Tomb Raider - A Survivor is Born Jason Graves Conductor: Jason Graves Ensemble: Session Orchestra Record label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalogue ID: SE-3052-2

Metal Gear Solid - Sons of Liberty Theme artwork

Metal Gear Solid - Sons of Liberty Theme Harry Gregson-Williams Conductor: Andrew Skeet Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra and Studio Choir Record label: X5 Catalogue ID: X5CD 114

Beyond: Two Souls - Jodie's Story Lorne Balfe and Hans Zimmer Conductor: Matt Dunkley Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Record label: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Grant Kirkhope Conductor: Nic Raine Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Record label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalogue ID: SE 2058-2

Fable III - Brightwall artwork

Fable III - Brightwall Russell Shaw Conductor: Allan Wilson Ensemble: Slovak National Symphony Orchestra; The Pinewood Singers Record label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalogue ID: SE-2091-2

The Legend of Zelda - Suite artwork

The Legend of Zelda - Suite Koji Kondo (b.1961 : Japan) Conductor: Andrew Skeet Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Record label: X5 Music Catalogue ID: X5CD 114

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Eímear Noone presents the sixth series of High Score on Classic FM

High Score returns to Classic FM for a sixth series, presented by video game composer Eímear Noone