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Following last summer’s thrilling engagement, Grammy® Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth returns to the San Francisco Symphony for two electrifying concerts of music from the video game Final Fantasy. These special events will feature music not heard at last summer’s concert, including the North American premiere of Final Fantasy IX: Prima Vista and music from the upcoming CD Distant Worlds II: music from Final Fantasy.

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Location: SUPERFROG Gallery, New People (3rd Floor)

His only appearance in the U.S. this year!

Best known for his character designs for Final Fantasy and Gatcha-man, Yoshitaka Amano brings his newest works to NEW PEOPLE! To celebrate the grand opening, Amano will attend a free public panel discussion for the J-POP SUMMIT Festival 2009, to be held on the SUMMIT stage at 12p.m. on Sat, 8/15, in front of NEW PEOPLE. Also later on the same day at 4:00p.m., there will be a special autograph session at SUPERFROG Gallery.

Due to the limited time of his appearance, tickets to the autograph session will be distributed to the first 50 customers who purchase Amano’s books or T-shirts at NEW PEOPLE The Store. Don’t miss the excitement and rare opportunity to meet the legend in person!

Source: New People

Location: Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Tickets: Adult prices start at $30. Half price for ages 17 and under. [Buy Tickets]

For more information visit: http://www.ffdistantworlds.com

Thanks to Cassie for this tip!