August 13, 2010
Symphonic Fantasies CD: release on September 17
The concert album “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” is going to be released on September 17, 2010 by Decca (Universal Music). This is one week earlier than originally announced. The single disc album is available for pre-order through the Amazon.de shop for 14.95 EUR plus shipping. The recordings of the concert in Cologne with music from “Kingdom Hearts”, “Secret of Mana”, “Chrono Trigger”, “Chrono Cross” and “Final Fantasy” were supervised and approved by the composers and the arrangers. They were edited and mixed at the WDR Studios and subsequently fine-tuned and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
July 25, 2010
Symphonic Fantasies CD: now available for pre-order through Amazon.de
The concert album “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” is going to be released on September, 24 2010 by Decca (Universal Music). The single disc album is now available for pre-order through the Amazon.de shop for 16.99 EUR plus shipping. The recordings of the concert in Cologne with music from “Kingdom Hearts”, “Secret of Mana”, “Chrono Trigger”, “Chrono Cross” and “Final Fantasy” were supervised and approved by the composers and the arrangers. They were edited and mixed at the WDR Studios and subsequently fine-tuned and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
May 31, 2010
Symphonic Fantasies CD to be released in September
The concert album “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” is going to be released in September 2010 by Decca (Universal Music). The recordings of the concert in Cologne with music from “Kingdom Hearts”, “Secret of Mana”, “Chrono Trigger”, “Chrono Cross” and “Final Fantasy” were supervised and approved by the composers and the arrangers. They were edited and mixed at the WDR Studios and subsequently fine-tuned and mastered at Abbey Road Studios. The “Symphonic Fantasies” concert was honored by the audience with 20 minutes of frenetic standing ovations. Reflecting its success, WDR Radio Orchestra manager has noted in an interview “What an evening! The atmosphere was indescribable, just magical. After the concert, we received tons of letters and e-mails. The fans demanded a CD with the recording of our concert. I am absolutely excited that Universal Music is going to release the album with the beautiful music now”.
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January 19, 2010
75 percent of the tickets for Symphonic Legends sold out
One month after the start of ticket sales for “Symphonic Legends”, 75 percent of the available tickets are already sold out. On September 23, 2010 (Thursday), the WDR Radio Orchestra will present the new video game music concert at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne, Germany. Remaining tickets for “Symphonic Legends” are available for 16 Euro to 29 Euro at KoelnTicket.de (search for: symphonic legends). Details about the concert program will be revealed in February at the official website (www.symphoniclegends.com).
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December 19, 2009
Tickets for Symphonic Legends on sale now
The WDR Radio Orchestra will present “Symphonic Legends” on September 23, 2010 (Thursday) at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne, Germany. Tickets for the new video game music concert are on sale now, ranging from EUR 6 to EUR 30. Pupils, students up to 35 years, trainees, severely handicapped persons, people who do military service or alternative service and holders of the Cologne Pass get a 50% discount on the regular ticket price by presenting a certificate. Tickets are available at http://www.koelnticket.de/index.php?mapid=tickets&ev_id=846724 (search for: symphonic legends).
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September 5, 2009
Live Broadcast of Symphonic Fantasies
World premiere for a video game music concert: “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” will be broadcast live on radio (WDR4), web radio (audio stream) and – attention! – by video streaming from the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne, Germany on September 12. Additional information and links can be found at www.symphonicfantasies.com.
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July 23, 2009
Nobuo Uematsu to attend Symphonic Fantasies
Completing the all-star guest list, Mr. Final Fantasy himself, one of the biggest names ever in video game music, Nobuo Uematsu will also attend the “Symphonic Fantasies” concerts both in Oberhausen and in Cologne. “I feel very honored that my music from Final Fantasy will be performed in Germany.” Says Nobuo Uematsu enthusiastically. “I am very much looking forward to listening to the newly arranged titles that will be performed by a full orchestra. See you at the concerts!”.
The renown WDR Radio Orchestra and Choir Cologne, comprised of more than 120 musicians, will present the “Symphonic Fantasies” concerts on September 11th and 12th, 2009 at 8 PM. Both concerts will be conducted by the Grammy award winning artist Arnie Roth. These highly anticipated concerts are a tribute to the music of video games by Square Enix including “Final Fantasy”, “Chrono Trigger”, “Chrono Cross”, “Kingdom Hearts” and “Secret of Mana”.
Square Enix is a Japanese company that is currently rated as one of the world’s best producers of digital entertainment software. The legendary Nobuo Uematsu adds the crown jewel to the stunning array of fantastic composers who will be attending the concerts, namely Yoko Shimomura (“Kingdom Hearts”), Yasunori Mitsuda (“Chrono Trigger”) and Hiroki Kikuta (“Secret of Mana”).
Remaining tickets for the “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” concert scheduled on September 12, 2009 at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne are ranging from 6 Euro to 30 Euro. They are available at www.koelnticket.de/index.php?mapid=tickets&ev_id=732623 (search for: symphonic fantasies). The tickets for the extra concert on September 11, 2009 at the Arena in Oberhausen are ranging from 18 Euro to 30 Euro. They are available at www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de.
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July 16, 2009
Hiroki Kikuta to attend Symphonic Fantasies
“It will be my second visit to Germany.” Says “Secret of Mana” composer Hiroki Kikuta. “It is an almost surreal feeling to come back again after ten years, but this time listening to my video game music performed by the WDR Radio Orchestra. I am extremely grateful to those who made this wonderful opportunity possible.”
The renown WDR Radio Orchestra and Choir Cologne, comprised of more than 120 musicians, will present the “Symphonic Fantasies” concerts on September 11th and 12th, 2009 at 8 PM. Both concerts will be conducted by the Grammy award winning artist Arnie Roth. These highly anticipated concerts are a tribute to the music of video games by Square Enix including “Final Fantasy”, “Chrono Trigger”, “Chrono Cross”, “Kingdom Hearts” and “Secret of Mana”.
Square Enix is a Japanese company that is currently rated as one of the world’s best producers of digital entertainment software. Hiroki Kikuta will be joined at the concerts by fellow composers Yoko Shimomura (“Kingdom Hearts”) and Yasunori Mitsuda (“Chrono Trigger”).
Remaining tickets for the “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” concert scheduled on September 12, 2009 at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne are ranging from 6 Euro to 30 Euro. They are available at www.koelnticket.de/index.php?mapid=tickets&ev_id=732623 (search for: symphonic fantasies). The tickets for the extra concert on September 11, 2009 at the Arena in Oberhausen are ranging from 18 Euro to 30 Euro. They are available at www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de.
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July 9, 2009
Yasunori Mitsuda to attend Symphonic Fantasies
“I could have never imagined that my music would eventually be heard by a German audience let alone be performed by such a wonderful orchestra.” Says “Chrono Trigger” composer Yasunori Mitsuda. “I am very grateful to have the opportunity to attend these concerts and listen to my own music live along with my fans. I look forward to meeting everybody.”
The renown WDR Radio Orchestra and Choir Cologne, comprised of more than 120 musicians, will present the “Symphonic Fantasies” concerts on September 11th and 12th, 2009 at 8 PM. Both concerts will be conducted by the Grammy award winning artist Arnie Roth. These highly anticipated concerts are a tribute to the music of video games by Square Enix including “Final Fantasy”, “Chrono Trigger”, “Chrono Cross”, “Kingdom Hearts” and “Secret of Mana”.
Square Enix is a Japanese company that is currently rated as one of the world’s best producers of digital entertainment software. Yasunori Mitsuda will attend the concerts together with his colleague Yoko Shimomura (“Kingdom Hearts”) who announced last week that she would also be coming.
Remaining tickets for the “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” concert scheduled on September 12, 2009 at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne are ranging from 6 Euro to 30 Euro. They are available at www.koelnticket.de/index.php?mapid=tickets&ev_id=732623 (search for: symphonic fantasies). The tickets for the extra concert on September 11, 2009 at the Arena in Oberhausen are ranging from 18 Euro to 30 Euro. They are available at www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de.
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July 2, 2009
Yoko Shimomura to attend Symphonic Fantasies
“I am thrilled that my music will be performed in two concerts,” Says “Kingdom Hearts” composer Yoko Shimomura who will be attending “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” both in Oberhausen and in Cologne. “Last year I recorded an album jointly with the WDR Radio Orchestra. Now, it will be a great honor for me to listen to the music live, this time together with the fans!”
The renown WDR Radio Orchestra and Choir Cologne, comprised of more than 120 musicians, will present the “Symphonic Fantasies” concerts on September 11th and 12th, 2009 at 8 PM. Both concerts will be conducted by the Grammy award winning artist Arnie Roth. These highly anticipated concerts are a tribute to the music of video games by Square Enix including “Final Fantasy”, “Chrono Trigger”, “Chrono Cross”, “Kingdom Hearts” and “Secret of Mana”.
Square Enix is a Japanese company that is currently rated as one of the world’s best producers of digital entertainment software. Tickets for the “Symphonic Fantasies – music from Square Enix” concert scheduled on September 12, 2009 at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne sold out immediately.
Due to the enormous demand, the WDR Cologne decided to release a limited number of additional tickets. The tickets are ranging from 6 Euro to 30 Euro, available at www.koelnticket.de/index.php?mapid=tickets&ev_id=732623 (search for: symphonic fantasies). Additionally there will be an extra concert on September 11, 2009 at the Arena in Oberhausen. The tickets are ranging from 18 Euro to 30 Euro, available at www.koenig-pilsener-arena.de.
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