35th Anniversary Aretha Orchestra Concert Set for December
The concert is a component of Yanoman's Aretha Reunion Project, linking the upcoming collection release to a live orchestral event for the 35-year-old RPG series.
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The New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra will hold the game music concert "NJBP Live! #19 'Aretha BGM Reunion'" on December 12, 2026 at Kameari Cultural Center Camellia Hall in Tokyo. Tickets are 4,700 yen. The concert is part of Yanoman's Aretha Reunion Project, coinciding with the July 30 release of the Aretha COLLECTION 1993-1995 on PS5, Switch, and PS4. The program features orchestral arrangements from the first three Aretha RPGs.
The New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra, a professional ensemble specializing in game music since 2014, will perform the Aretha BGM Reunion concert on December 12. The orchestra has played over 700 game pieces and handled events for series including Ys I, Street Fighter II, and Kunio-kun. Yusuke Ichihara, the orchestra's representative, will conduct and host. The program includes full performances of the original Aretha and selected pieces from Aretha II and Aretha III in orchestral arrangements. The concert coincides with the July 30 release of Aretha COLLECTION 1993-1995, which bundles three Super Famicom titles for modern platforms.
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