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Yesterday Famitsu magazine teased us with an upcoming interview with Eiji Aonuma and a few others where they sit down to talk about Tri Force Heroes, a brief discussion about the Zelda franchise’s 30th Anniversary, and the upcoming Zelda title for the Wii U. The moment many of us heard the news our minds started to wander about what the “brief” conversation about Zelda U would be about! We all know that the Zelda Symphony is continuing next year with new…

Like her or not, Lindsey Stirling has been extremely influential in bringing the violin out of the concert hall and into the mainstream as an instrument of modern music. Her fame has not only escalated from original works, but a number of her hits are melodies crafted from some of entertainment’s most memorable series’. That being said, it’s known by many fans of the 

Zelda series that Stirling has a piece dedicated to it as well as a music video to go along with it.

 Many of you have probably already heard the song, but you can check out the video above to see it “live”. If you have never seen her perform on stage before…

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses has just announced seventeen new concerts. If you have never had a chance to experience the Symphony live this could be it. Approved by Eiji Aonuma and Nintendo composer and sound director Koji Kondo, this event is a four movement symphony set to a backdrop of in-game footage from titles across the series. With compositions from Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker, A Link to the Past, and many more, it is both captivating and nostalgic in just the right ways…

Nintendo of America recently got the chance to meet up with producer Eiji Aonuma and composer Koji Kondo at the Legend of Zelda Symphony in Tokyo. Since the Symphony of the Goddesses was announced, fans have been anticipating this musical event, hoping to catch a glimpse of what it might be like. These two prominent individuals discuss many things including the New 3DS, Majora’s Mask, and the compositions brought to life through this concert. More details (and an awesome 2160p…

In this year’s PAX Prime, the Triforce Quartet performs an incredible Legend of Zelda medley in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Victoria, Australia. This composition features various fan favorites and astounding compositions by this significant string quartet, performing for the first time at PAX Prime. Hit the jump to take a look!

The London Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus are teaming up to play a Zelda concert in July. The tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM London time, which is just in a few hours. If you’re hoping to attend this concert, make haste because the tickets could sell out pretty fast! If you’re curious, and if you want to buy tickets, hit the jump for more!

Symphony of the Goddesses continues to spread its glory across North America. More tour dates were announced a little while ago. Starting September 3rd through December 14th, there is a fairly decent size list of cities that will get a visit by the symphony. Check out the list after the jump!

The folks over at G33k Life recently had the pleasure to speak with the coordinators behind the Symphony of the Goddesses concerts. Within in the interview, they discuss some of their favorite video game music, favorite Zelda games, a little bit about the inspiration behind their work, and a little bit about the much anticipated The Wind Waker HD. Read the interview after the jump!

Europe has already received great Zelda news in the form of Ocarina of Time 3D going on sale as mentioned in today’s Nintendo Direct. It has transpired though that this was not the only piece of good news for European fans of the Zelda franchise. Following the news that the Symphony of the Goddesses Tour will be visiting London and Paris in May, a new city and a new date was announced in today’s Direct. Hit the jump to find…

Zelda Piano Concert

September 22 2012 by Bastian

What with all the fancy Zelda symphonies playing in practically every major American city lately, Europe isn’t yet getting much Zelda music love–until recently, that is. In Tampere, Finland, pianist (and die-hard Zelda fan) Riku Niemela took to the stage at the Tampere-talo Auditorium on September 9th of this year with his brand new half hour-long piano concert of Zelda music complete with an accompanying video montage. He not only arranged the entire half hour-long concert himself, but also put…