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By Adrianne Jeffries 2/08/11 2:53pm

‘Final Fantasy’ Concert Coming to Brooklyn

Things we learned today: The hugely popular Final Fantasy games have their own concert series!

Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY will make its New York premiere in April at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

The concert features an orchestra and soloists included Susan Calloway, who recorded vocals for Final Fantasy Read More

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