While in Korea 2 summers ago I saw and played a sequel to this game which was really excellent. New music, better graphics, and Mad Maestro (the conductor) himself occasionally sits at the piano and plays (with you in control) a solo or "concerto" with orchestra. I know there's little to no chance we will ever see this game in the USA, but fans of the game and genre who can should check it out. I think it was called "Bravo Music" (2?) over there. They have a Korean version, adapted from the Japanese original I suppose. Maybe Fresh Games will do a cheapie sequel ($19.99 START price), or even another adventurous company (XS?) might license it. (Please.....!) It would be a shame not to see it here. I almost bought a Japanese or Korean PS2 just to play it. but finally passed. I am going back to Korea in '05 though, and with prices down, may get a new (i.e. "thin") PS2 and the game, maybe for less than $200 USD.