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Gustavo Santaolalla: Ronroco — Artist Spotlight at Geffen Hall

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Two-time Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us, Brokeback Mountain) plays a ronroco-centered concert in the NY Phil's Artist Spotlight series, April 11, 2027.

Santaolalla's ronroco — the small Andean lute behind The Last of Us theme — has one of the most recognizable sounds in film and game music, and he rarely tours the U.S. Geffen Hall gives that intimate instrument a big-room frame. Expect a crossover crowd of gamers, film buffs and Latin-music fans. It's a single night, so waiting for a second chance isn't an option.

What to expect

An evening built around Santaolalla's ronroco and guitar work, drawing on his film, game and Latin-rock catalog; roughly 90 minutes to two hours.

Good to know

  • Single performance, Apr 11
  • 1 to 66th St–Lincoln Center
  • Likely to sell out — book early
  • Not a full-orchestra concert; Artist Spotlight shows are the artist's own program

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

Will he play The Last of Us theme?

Not announced, but the ronroco-focused program makes it very likely.

Is the orchestra playing?

Artist Spotlight concerts are the guest artist's own show; orchestral participation is not listed.