These two interviews were published within days of each other, both featuring musical discussions with Yamato‘s resident composer, Akira Miyagawa. The topics ranged from Age of Yamato to the 2202 Symphonic Suite to the summer 2021 concerts and a glimmer … Continue reading →
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