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Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI
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Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI

Wednesday, January 6, 2027—7:30pm

Wednesday, January 6, 2027—7:30pm
Orchestra Hall
2 hours
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Our celebration of the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken will be led by legendary maestro Arnie Roth, performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a chorus, and joined by FINAL FANTASY XIV & XVI original vocalist Amanda Achen! This exciting program also features iconic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and other great composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series.

This special concert includes HD video created by SQUARE ENIX specifically for this tour. Don’t miss out on this multimedia concert experience!

VIP Meet & Greet Tickets
A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet tickets will be available. VIP tickets grant admission to a meet & greet event after the concert with conductor Arnie Roth and vocalist Amanda Achen, including an autograph and photo opportunity.

Artists

Arnie Roth

conductor

Conductor Arnie Roth is a GRAMMY Award-winning artist well known in the world of video game music for his work with legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu and SQUARE ENIX LTD as Music Director, Producer and Conductor of “Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY,” “Dear Friends: music from FINAL FANTASY,” and“VOICES: music from FINAL FANTASY.” He was chosen to conduct a series of symphonic concerts based on the music themes of various video game series in Cologne with WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln, including Symphonic Fantasies, Symphonic Shades, and Symphonic Odysseys. Mr.Roth is equally at home in the areas of film and composition and was the winner of theBest Score Award at the 2003 DVD Premier Awards and nominated for an Emmy for his original song “Shine” from the Mattel movie “Barbie in The Twelve Dancing Princesses.”

Roth has produced dozens of best-selling CDs on such labels as American Gramaphone, JVC, Mattel, Warner Bros., Sony, Koch, Razor & Tie, AWR Records, and SQUARE ENIX.

Amanda Achen

vocal soloist

A harmonious blend of tradition and innovation defines Amanda Achen’s musical journey. She is a versatile soprano renowned for her "crystalline quality" and emotive performances, gracing stages worldwide in concert halls, jazz clubs, and iconic venues such as Radio City Music Hall, Tokyo Dome, and the Hollywood Bowl.

Recognized for her stylistic diversity, Amanda has risen to prominence in the gaming community thanks to her collaborations with Masayoshi Soken on FINAL FANTASY XIV and FINAL FANTASY XVI. She has also been featured in Studio Ghibli Symphony Concerts with Joe Hisaishi and has worked with author Neil Gaiman on humorous PR events for the Amazon Prime TV show Good Omens. Her voice has resonated in blockbuster films like Frozen II, Mulan, and Birds of Prey.

As a Twitch partner, Amanda has connected with her audience in real-time through FINAL FANTASY XIV gameplay, chats, and live musical performances, showcasing her dynamic talents. She has also composed original music as both a solo artist and with her jazz ensemble, Citizen Kitten. For more information, please visit amandasingsthings.com.

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